Question

read the passage. music and the brain from the beginning of recorded history, music has been created and enjoyed by people. even early man carved flutes from bones. thomas jefferson was known to play his violin to help him formulate the most effective word choices as he wrote the declaration of independence. albert einstein, considered one of the most intelligent men who ever lived, also played the violin. he was said to have figured out his most challenging mathematical formulas by playing his violin. today scientists are discovering that the study of music, playing an instrument, or participating through singing can actually help develop our brains. no wonder einstein and jefferson, among many, found music helpful in problem solving. what do the words \mounting evidence\ suggest about the authors intended meaning in paragraph 3 of this passage? there are many reports on the topic. several studies contradict each other. previous research was unreliable. the data is highly convincing.

Explanation:

The phrase "mounting evidence" implies that there is a growing or increasing amount of evidence. This suggests that there are many reports or pieces of data on the topic, building up to support a claim. It does not imply contradiction among studies, unreliability of previous research, but rather a strengthening of the overall case through more and more data.

Answer:

There are many reports on the topic.