Question

Hope for Animals and Their Worlds

by Jane Goodall

The author structures paragraphs 11–13 in chronological order to —
A
describe fascinating characteristics of young American burying beetles
B
summarize the special abilities of American burying beetles
C
inform the reader about each step in the life cycle of the American burying beetle
D
emphasize the importance of the American burying beetle in the ecosystem

Answer 1

C

The paragraphs lay out the step-by-step sequence of the beetle's life—mating, burying the carcass, caring for larvae—so the chronological order explains each stage in its life cycle.