How is the first paragraph of "The Quest for Nessie" important for developing the ideas in the passage? It argues that Loch Ness is a healthy environment for a creature like Nessie.
It explains practical reasons that research on Nessie is difficult to conduct.
It offers instructions on how people interested in Nessie can reach Loch Ness.
It establishes the atmosphere in which Nessie is reported to live.