Question

After an oil spill off the California coast, the Ladies’ Aide Society of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, raised money to send to volunteers who were cleaning the oil from the skin and feathers of the affected wildlife.

Which factor directly influenced this donation?

the time of year
a sense of urgency
a personal connection to the issue
the gender of the group’s members

Answer 1

a sense of urgency

The oil spill created an immediate need to help affected wildlife, which directly motivated the group to raise money.