Question

read the following paragraph from the article. but a parasitic brainworm that deer tolerate — and moose don’t — is either directly or indirectly related to one - fourth to one - third, perhaps more, of moose deaths, said the biologists leading the research. which sentence from the article best supports the idea that brainworm can be indirectly related to moose deaths? a bloodsucking ticks, which survive shorter winters in ever - greater numbers, weaken them. b \its really affecting our moose in the wild,\ said michelle carstensen, who heads the states $2 million moose mortality project. c overall, wolves kill slightly more adult moose than the parasite, but a significant portion of those kills were moose already infected by deer parasites and vulnerable to attack, she said. d with brainworm, moose often develop a characteristic head tilt, and the infected moose are often the ones seen wandering aimlessly where they shouldnt be — like roads.

Explanation:

We need to find a sentence showing an indirect link between brainworm and moose deaths. Option C indicates that a significant number of moose killed by wolves were already infected by deer parasites (including brainworm) and thus vulnerable, showing an indirect way brainworm can contribute to moose deaths through making them more susceptible to wolf - attacks.

Answer:

C. Overall, wolves kill slightly more adult moose than the parasite, but a significant portion of those kills were moose already infected by deer parasites and vulnerable to attack, she said.