Question

a riddle about ice
with a hint mixed in
some sprinkles of science
op:
what \magic ingredient\
accounts for up to half
of the total volume of
ice cream and helps
give the treat its creamy
consistency? although
its invisible, its easy to
find. in fact, its all
around you!
the answer is air. and its just
one of several fundamental
elements that make ice
cream tickle your taste buds.
a scooper put these yummy scoops on the cone—but science
is what keeps them there and helps make them
delicious. image credit: background: mama sunshinestock
/ mel, unpascistock/getty images plus
question 1
in the first paragraph, the author presents a riddle in order to
______.
a. describe in a mysterious manner why manufacturers sell
ice cream by volume
b. amuse readers by suggesting that ice cream is a light and
healthy food choice
c. educate readers in a fun way about the importance of air
in ice cream
d. mock manufacturers for adding air to ice cream to reduce
costs
submit

Explanation:

• Option A: The riddle is not about why manufacturers sell ice cream by volume, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The riddle's purpose isn't to suggest ice cream is light/healthy (and ice cream isn't typically seen as a healthy food choice in this context), so B is wrong.
• Option C: The left text mentions the "magic ingredient" (air) in ice cream, and a riddle can be a fun way to introduce and educate about air's role in ice cream, which matches.
• Option D: There's no mocking of manufacturers; the focus is on the ingredient, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. educate readers in a fun way about the importance of air in ice cream