Cinque Terre

In the hills along the coast of the Italian Riviera rests the five villages of Cinque Terre. They rise into the terraced hills of Italian wine country and overlook the laconic waters of the Ligurian Sea. The name translates to “the five lands,” and each village distinguishes itself from the next in terms of its storybook atmosphere. The food is miraculous. The anchovies are caught fresh daily. The pesto sauce is made from local pine nuts and basil leaves. Bakeries filled with focaccia bread and farinata snacks make Cinque Terre famous the world over.
The scenic overlooks along the coast of Cinque Terre are breathtaking. The villages cling to the walls of green cliffs that plunge into the sea. Dolphins swim and chatter in the surf, hungry for attention from Cinque Terre’s many visitors. Local fisherman haul in nets filled with fresh fish and seafood that grace the tables of nearby cantinas and bistros. Visitors have the opportunity to hike from town to town, enjoying the countryside and romantic landscapes along the way.
Such a magical place to visit or live requires protection from development and pollution. The Italian government recently incorporated the five villages into a national park. It also passed laws to protect the fisheries and coastline. This allows the government to restrict future development that would ruin the landscape or change the unique culture of the locale. Because of the steps taken by the Italian government, Cinque Terre will remain a picturesque community to be enjoyed by visitors for many years to come.

How does paragraph 2 develop the idea that Cinque Terre deserved to become a national park?

A.
It establishes that the area is known for its fresh, local produce and seafood.
B.
It shows the beauty and the vitality of these yet unspoiled seaside communities.
C.
It suggests that it is a place where newlyweds go to spend their honeymoon.
D.
It implies that the villages are being destroyed by all the tourists who visit the area.