Question

What is the author’s purpose in including paragraph 6 of the article?
Responses
A to give examples of valley ecosystems and describe their featuresto give examples of valley ecosystems and describe their features
B to identify the type of ecosystem that causes the greatest climate changeto identify the type of ecosystem that causes the greatest climate change
C to explain why scientists are interested in studying organic carbonto explain why scientists are interested in studying organic carbon
D to describe the process which causes the greatest carbon deposit in natureto describe the process which causes the greatest carbon deposit in nature

Answer 1

To determine the correct answer, I would need to have the content of paragraph 6 from the article in question. However, based on the given responses, I can suggest that if paragraph 6 discusses the importance of organic carbon in climate studies or emphasizes scientists' interest in it, then option C might be the correct choice. If it focuses on specific valley ecosystems or their features, option A would be appropriate. Similarly, if it addresses carbon deposits or processes that lead to them, options D or B might be more fitting.

Please provide the content of paragraph 6, and I’d be happy to help identify the author’s purpose more accurately!