Which of the following best shows the broad scope of thomas edison’s work? his name was on more than 1,000 patents. he became famous during his own lifetime. he was a self-taught inventor. he is not very well known today.

The best demonstration of the broad scope of his work is that His name was on more than 1,000 patents.

Remember that the question is asking which best describes the broad scope, or wide variety, or Edison's accomplishments. The large number of patents shows that he was involved in many inventions and innovations, rather than only inventing one or two things.