Question

1. part a: read the subheading from the passage. play puzzles scientists. why do animals spend time and energy doing silly things that seem to have no purpose? how does the author answer the question? a. by providing descriptions of how animals play b. by providing examples of different animals that play c. by providing details of research studies on playing animals d. by providing explanations of how different types of play help animals

Explanation:

To answer why animals play seemingly purposelessly, the most logical way is to show how different types of play benefit them. Describing how they play (A), listing playing - animal examples (B), or research study details (C) don't directly answer the 'why' question. Explanations of how play helps animals do.

Answer:

D. by providing explanations of how different types of play help animals