Section: Paragraph Comprehension

31) In autumn, the Northeastern part of the United States provides a worthwhile experience for hikers of all ability levels. From the brilliant coloring of the fall leaves to the availability of varying types of terrain to hike on, there is something beautiful and inviting around every corner.

The word terrain in the passage most nearly means

1. rocks
2. trees
3. ground
4. lakes

The correct answer is (C). According to the passage, the experience is appropriate for hikers which means the ground is the most obvious choice.  There is nothing in the passage to indicate that the hikers would be climbing rocks (A).  In addition, a person does not hike on trees (B) or lakes (D).  The term terrain refers to the surface of the Earth or the ground.