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Many of the UK's most significant national museums are located in London and offer free admission to the public. Of these world-famous institutions, which one is described as the national museum of the natural world, housing extensive collections of animals, plants, and minerals?

  1. The Natural History MuseumAnswer
  2. B
    The British Museum
  3. C
    The Science Museum
  4. D
    The Victoria and Albert Museum

Answer

The Natural History Museum is the correct answer as it is the national museum dedicated to the natural world.
According to the official handbook, the Natural History Museum is the national museum of the natural world, containing vast collections related to biology and geology, including animals and plants.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary focus mentioned in the question.
The question asks for the national museum of the 'natural world' with collections of animals, plants, and minerals.
Different national museums in London have specific, distinct themes.
2
Evaluate the specialized collections of each major London museum.
The British Museum covers history/culture, the Science Museum covers technology, and the Natural History Museum covers the natural world.
The official handbook categorizes these institutions by their primary subject matter.

Key Concept

The specialization of major national museums in the UK
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