Question

the plan for the court of the lions at the alhambra included an open - air patio with a carved, centrally placed fountain surrounded by ornamental plants, a design that was mainly intended to elicit a sense of a awe and respect, because of the difficulty in growing plants in an arid location b tranquility and reflection, such as might be experienced in the gardens of paradise c ambivalence and unease, because of the lions carved on the marble fountain d surprise and puzzlement, brought about by emerging from the interior of the palace into the open - air patio mark for review

Explanation:

The design of the open - air patio with a carved, centrally placed fountain and ornamental plants in an arid location was likely intended to inspire a sense of awe and respect due to the difficulty of growing plants in such a location.

Answer:

A. awe and respect, because of the difficulty in growing plants in an arid location