Ead the sentences. What is the effect of the word vastly on the author's
purpose?
Antarctica is a continent that is vastly underused. Filled
vith resources ranging from fish to minerals to oil, we
are overlooking valuable opportunities for our nation's
economy.
o It emphasizes the author's argument that Antarctica
is not being utilized nearly enough.
o It proves the author's argument that Antarctica is not
being explored nearly enough.
o It demonstrates that Antarctica is filled with resources
that are currently not being explored.
O It suggests that Antarctica holds the answers for
solving the problems in our nation's economy.