Why are “free-floaters” important to the mind maps method of reading actively? a. because not all important ideas fit neatly into the mind map you create b. because some subordinate ideas are important and must be indicated with free-floaters c. because showing the relationship between ideas and subordinate ideas is necessary d. because filling the entire page with notes is usually required by the teacher

B.because some subordinate ideas are important and must be indicated with free-floaters

Sometimes different notes and ideas are important to the overall topic, but they are not directly related to your main mind map. Having free floaters will help keep track of ideas that might not feel like they're major, but looking through at the end of the passage, chapter, or novel might connect all together as important subordinate ideas.