Question

A writer covers the topic of penguin life cycles in a paper. Which fact best supports the writer’s intent?(1 point)
Responses

Young penguins are cared for by their fathers, which is unusual in the animal kingdom.
Young penguins are cared for by their fathers, which is unusual in the animal kingdom.

Penguins start out as eggs and then become hatchlings, chicks, juveniles, and adults.
Penguins start out as eggs and then become hatchlings, chicks, juveniles, and adults.

Penguins have body adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme climates.
Penguins have body adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme climates.

Penguins are unusual birds that swim, while most birds can fly.

Answer 1

The fact that best supports the writer’s intent regarding penguin life cycles is:

"Penguins start out as eggs and then become hatchlings, chicks, juveniles, and adults."

This statement directly outlines the stages of the penguin life cycle, which is the main focus of the paper.