Question

select the correct answer.
how are ex nihilo stories different from earth diver stories?
a. ex nihilo stories explain the creation of earth from nothingness, while earth diver stories explain the creation of earth from water
b. ex nihilo stories explain the creation of earth from the union of two powerful energies, while earth diver stories explain the creation of earth from nothingness.
c. ex nihilo stories explain the creation of earth from water, while earth diver stories explain the creation of earth from nothingness.
d. ex nihilo stories explain the creation of earth from nothingness, while earth diver stories explain the creation of earth from the union of two powerful energies.
e. ex nihilo stories explain the creation of earth from nothingness, while earth diver stories explain the creation of earth from another planet.

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions of ex nihilo and earth diver creation stories. Ex nihilo means "from nothing," so ex nihilo stories describe Earth's creation from nothingness. Earth diver stories typically involve a deity or being diving into water (like an ocean) to bring up materials to create Earth, so they explain Earth's creation from water. Now we analyze each option:

• Option A: Matches the definitions (ex nihilo from nothingness, earth diver from water).
• Option B: Incorrectly defines both (ex nihilo is not from union of energies, earth diver not from nothingness).
• Option C: Reverses the definitions.
• Option D: Incorrectly defines earth diver as from union of energies.
• Option E: Incorrectly defines earth diver as from another planet.

Answer:

A. Ex nihilo stories explain the creation of Earth from nothingness, while earth diver stories explain the creation of Earth from water