Read the paragraph.

We, the students of Jossville Middle School, request that part of this year's budget be dedicated to improving our outdoor space. Right now, we only have access to one small grassy area, while the rest of the school grounds is overrun by weeds and gopher holes. Many students go outside before and after school and during lunch, and there is not enough room on the grass for everyone. Students who want to play catch, for example, must use sidewalks. Students like to sit in groups talking, studying, or listening to music. We cannot spread out far enough away from each other, which leads to fighting. We have nowhere to conduct experiments related to weather and sunlight, or to create messy art projects. We feel our school experience would be much improved if we had more outdoor space.

Which sentence best supports the claim that improved outdoor space would lead to greater educational opportunities?

We have nowhere to conduct experiments related to weather and sunlight, or to create messy art projects.

Explanation: common sense

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

(4) "oh, i've got better plans than that," laughed kerry. "i've got four firecrackers and two model rockets. care to join me in the backyard? "

this is the correct answer because of one simple word. "backyard"