Question

look at these details from a paragraph about corn.

• it takes a lot of space for corn to grow well.
• a lot of water is needed to grow large ears of corn.
• corn must get enough sunlight to grow tall.

choose the main, or central, idea that ties all the details together.
corn will die if the temperature gets too cold.
the best dirt for farming is not too muddy.
corn needs several things in order to grow well.

Explanation:

The provided details all list specific resources (space, water, sunlight) that corn requires for healthy growth. The first option focuses on cold temperature, which is not mentioned. The second option is about soil quality, also not referenced. Only the third option encompasses all the listed growth requirements.

Answer:

Corn needs several things in order to grow well.