Question

based on information in the evolution of useful things, what was the immediate cause of richard drews work with cellophane?
his desire to make his tape clear
his interest in its ability to stretch
his desire to make his tape applicable in moist settings
his awareness that cellophane was ideal for packaging

Explanation:

In The Evolution of Useful Things, it is stated that Richard Drew wanted to make his tape clear. Cellophane had the property of being clear, which led him to work with it. The other options (interest in stretching, applicability in moist settings, awareness for packaging) are not the immediate cause related to his work with cellophane for the purpose of making clear tape as per the context of the work.

Answer:

his desire to make his tape clear