Question

arika carried the barometer outside to place in the backyard weather station. she had constructed the barometer using a tall jar, a balloon, some straws, and other bits scavenged from the recycling bin. she had even added a pallet wood base to make it more stable. she had tested the barometer all weekend, and the device registered the air pressure correctly every time. \dont put that here,\ shonda snapped, stepping between arika and shondas anemometer. the fancy gold - patterned paper cups on the anemometer were already turning gently, measuring wind speed, as the breeze ramped up. \couldnt you have printed your pressure gauge? it looks so sloppy.\ \its a tool, not decor,\ arika said. \and its accurate.\ \lets not argue,\ jamal suggested. \we need to start taking readings so we dont fail this project.\ arika didnt think jamal was in any danger of failing, his alcohol - and - water air thermometer looked nearly as professional as shondas anemometer. which detail from the text supports the theme? a. \the fancy gold - patterned paper cups on the anemometer were already turning gently, measuring wind speed, as the breeze ramped up.\ (paragraph 2) b. \arika grinned. hey, the ink ran on my gauge, so even i forgot to think of everything. weather is tricky.\ (paragraph 10) c. \think you can help us fix our devices before tomorrows storm? i think if we work together, we can still salvage this project.\ (paragraph 11) d. \she had constructed the barometer using a tall jar, a balloon, some straws, and other bits scavenged from the recycling bin.\ (paragraph 1)

Explanation:

The text describes students constructing a weather - station with an anemometer having fancy gold - patterned paper cups that were turning as the breeze increased, which is directly related to the theme of building a weather - station. Other options do not as closely relate to the overall theme.

Answer:

A. "The fancy gold - patterned paper cups on the anemometer were already turning gently, measuring wind speed, as the breeze ramped up."