Question

which of the following informational essays is appropriate for explaining a current event?

comparison and contrast

cause and effect

spatial order

problem and solution

Explanation:

A cause - and - effect essay is ideal for explaining a current event as it focuses on the reasons behind the event (causes) and the results it has produced (effects). This helps in understanding the event's context and implications. Comparison and contrast is more about highlighting differences and similarities between two or more things, spatial order is for describing the physical arrangement of things, and problem - and - solution is for identifying a problem and suggesting solutions, which are less directly relevant to simply explaining a current event's nature.

Answer:

B. Cause and effect