Question

madelyn is writing a blog post about skunks. read each detail and then select the section where it fits best.
to defend themselves against other animals, skunks blast their victims with a terrible - smelling spray.
all skunks are black and white, but their coats may have spotted, striped, or swirled patterns.

Explanation:

For the first detail: "To defend themselves against other animals, skunks blast their victims with a terrible - smelling spray."

The detail is about how skunks protect themselves from other animals. The "Protection" section is for information related to how skunks defend or protect themselves. So this detail fits in the "Protection" section.

This detail is about the physical look of skunks, specifically their color and coat patterns. The "Appearance" section is for information about the physical characteristics of skunks. So this detail fits in the "Appearance" section.

Answer:

The detail "To defend themselves against other animals, skunks blast their victims with a terrible - smelling spray." should be placed in the "Protection" section.

For the second detail: "All skunks are black and white, but their coats may have spotted, striped, or swirled patterns."