Question

select the correct answer.
some athletes now wear special shoes with spikes to get a better grip. what does this indicate?
a. how technology has improved athletic gear and clothing
b. how globalization has bridged the gap between teams
c. how teams can work together to attain a certain goal
d. how some players gain an unfair advantage

Explanation:

• Option A: The special shoes with spikes are a technological improvement in athletic gear to enhance performance (better grip), so this matches.
• Option B: Globalization bridging team gaps is unrelated to shoe technology.
• Option C: Teamwork to attain goals has nothing to do with shoe design.
• Option D: Spiked shoes for better grip are a standard technological enhancement, not an unfair advantage (they are regulated and common in sports like track, so this is incorrect).

Answer:

A. how technology has improved athletic gear and clothing