What it’s Like to be a National Park Ranger

Identify three new things you learned about National Park Rangers.

The primary purpose of this article is to -

• explain why the National Park Ranger profession is so competitive.

• persuade readers to become National Park Rangers.

• remind readers how dangerous it is to work at a National Park.

• inform readers about the profession of National Park Rangers.

Which of the following details from the text support the idea that National Park Rangers must be incredibly versatile?

• "Being a park ranger requires a lot of energy"

• "Rangers must also be prepared for any situation."

• "Park ranger jobs are very competitive, so it is important to go to college."

• "The National Park Service isn’t just for park rangers. It hires carpenters, janitors, scientists, mechanics, writers and other professionals, too."

What details from the text support the idea that National Park Rangers must possess wide range of physical capabilities and strong social skills?

The author includes information about internships to

• explain how hard it is to get a job as a National Park Ranger.

• advise readers the best way to potentially get a job as a National Park Ranger.

• detail the steps involved in the hiring process.

• persuade readers to go to college if they want to become a National Park Ranger.

Which of the following represent a difference between a Interpretive Park Ranger and Protection Park Ranger?

• Each job requires different academic experience and training.

• Only Protection Park Rangers must work outdoors.

• Interpretive Park Rangers provide assistance to park visitors.

• There is only an internship program for Protection Park Rangers.

) Which statement best expresses how Ann Posegate feels about her job?

• Ann Posegate thinks that the weather is too unpredictable to enjoy her job.

• Ann Posegate wants more people to participate in the Pathways program.

• Ann Posegate enjoys sharing the science and history of the park.

• Ann Posegate gets annoyed at guests who do not follow park rules.

The author's main purpose for ending the selection by providing numerical data about national parks is to

• demonstrate the need for more National Park Rangers to enter the profession.

• encourage readers to visit the nearest national park.

• prove that national parks are popular vacation destinations.

• support the text with statistics about national parks.