Question

read the excerpt from a concluding paragraph and answer the question. desert plants, then, need dry, sandy soil. they thrive on little water and lots of direct sunshine. if they are cared for properly, they will bring the grower many hours of pleasure. the main point of the excerpt is to ______. hint at the economic consequences of a scientific analysis summarize the proper care of desert plants encourage the reader to consider the rewards of growing desert plants warn the reader about the difficulties of growing desert plants

Explanation:

The excerpt mentions the soil, water, and sunlight needs of desert plants (proper care aspects) and also states that if cared for properly, they bring pleasure. It's a summary of proper care as it covers both the care requirements and the positive outcome (which is part of the overall care narrative). The first option about economic consequences is not mentioned. The third option (encouraging rewards) is too narrow as it's part of the care - pleasure link. The fourth option (warning about difficulties) is the opposite of what's said.

Answer:

summarize the proper care of desert plants