Question

World’s Deadliest Animal
L. Hernandez


Locations with standing water, such as ponds and puddles, are common spots for mosquito larvae to thrive.
When you think of the deadliest animals in the world, you might think of sharks, snakes, or tigers. In reality, however, the animal that causes the most deaths per year is a tiny little insect commonly known as the mosquito.

Mosquitoes live in nearly every place on Earth except Antarctica. They prefer warm, wet environments. The females lay their eggs in standing water, such as ponds or even puddles. Within days, new adult mosquitoes are ready to begin looking for other food sources.

What makes mosquitoes so deadly? The females of these tiny insects live by sucking the blood out of other animals. Every time they bite a new animal, a little bit of blood from another animal they have bitten enters the new animal’s bloodstream. This is how blood-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever, and encephalitis, are transmitted. They have been known to cause about 725,000 human deaths per year.

There are steps you can take to avoid getting bit by mosquitoes. First, make sure you get rid of any standing water around your home. Next, avoid going outside in the early mornings and evenings during the summer, when mosquitoes are most active. If you do find yourself surrounded by mosquitoes, be sure to spray mosquito repellent on your skin. Finally, wear clothing that covers your skin, preferably in light colors since mosquitoes are attracted to dark clothes.
How does the organizational pattern used in paragraphs 3 and 4 contribute to the selection?
A It presents problems that mosquitoes cause in sequential order.
B It gives opinions about mosquitoes are presented, and then supports those opinions with factual information.
C It compares mosquitoes with other insects throughout the world.
D It lists problems that mosquitoes cause, and then solutions are given.

Answer 1

D

Paragraph 3 explains the problem (how mosquitoes spread disease and cause deaths), and paragraph 4 offers solutions to avoid mosquito bites.