Question

read the passages. then answer the question.
passage 1
scientists are reporting that a female galápagos tortoise has been seen for the first time since 1906. a team of researchers confirmed their finding in early 2019. local authorities have taken the tortoise into a safe shelter. these tortoises are very rare and were feared extinct.
passage 2
we are happy to share some exciting news with you! the galápagos tortoise is not extinct as previously thought. this is a huge relief because they are amazing, gentle creatures. were hopeful more rare tortoises will be found.
what is one reason given in passage 2 for why scientists do research?
a it provides facts about science.
b it shows how scientists study tortoises.
c it provides background facts on tortoises.
d it shows how exciting discoveries can be.

Explanation:

Passage 2 states that the Galápagos tortoise is not extinct as previously thought. This discovery provides factual information about the tortoise's existence, which is a scientific fact. Options B focuses on how scientists study tortoises, which is not the main reason given in Passage 2. Option C is too narrow as it only mentions background facts on tortoises, but the key is the scientific fact of non - extinction. Option D is about the excitement of discoveries rather than the scientific reason (providing facts).

Answer:

A. It provides facts about science.