Question

4 the author writes that there is now stricter security at airports. what is the most likely reason for the stricter security? a the department of homeland security is in charge of airports. b more international flights are taken today than on september 11. c the terrorists used airports to gain access to planes. d americans are scared in public now.

Explanation:

After the September 11 - terrorist attacks where terrorists used airports to access planes, stricter airport security measures were implemented to prevent similar attacks. Option A only states who is in - charge, not the reason for stricter security. Option B about the number of international flights is not the main reason for stricter security. Option D about Americans being scared is a consequence rather than the reason for the security measures.

Answer:

C. The terrorists used airports to gain access to planes.