Question

read passage 1: \how peas get the dirt\ by elizabeth preston and then answer questions 1 - 8.

1. how does paragraph 13 add meaning to the passage? (r.2.1)

a. by comparing specific traits of the pea plants to other plants

b. by providing information from other studies to give credibility to the pea plant study

c. by giving an in - depth look into the line conversations that happen within plant communities

d. by highlighting examples of findings similar to the pea plant study in other types of plants and trees

Explanation:

To determine how paragraph 13 adds meaning, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The paragraph doesn't focus on comparing specific traits of pea plants to others.
• Option B: It's not about providing info from other studies for credibility; it's about similar findings.
• Option C: There's no in - depth look at "live conversations" in plant communities.
• Option D: Paragraph 13 likely presents examples of similar findings in other plants/trees, which aligns with how it adds meaning by showing the study's findings are not unique to pea plants.

Answer:

D. by highlighting examples of findings similar to the pea plant study in other types of plants and trees