Question

1. what type of informational text should be evaluated based on the reasons and explanations for why something happened?○ an article that proposes a solution to a problem○ an article connecting a cause to an effect○ a persuasive article○ a vividly descriptive essay

Explanation:

The question asks for the text type evaluated on reasons/explanations for why an event occurred. A cause-effect article focuses on linking what happened (effect) to the factors that led to it (causes), which aligns with this evaluation criteria. A problem-solution text centers on fixing an issue, a persuasive article aims to convince, and a descriptive essay focuses on sensory details, none of which match the focus on "why something happened".

Answer:

an article connecting a cause to an effect