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.
how does passage 1 help you understand the importance of the discovery?
a it mentions that the tortoise is female.
b it talks about the scientists excitement.
c it provides facts showing how rare the tortoises are.
d it describes in detail how the tortoises will be cared for.

Explanation:

Passage 1 states that the tortoises are very rare and were feared extinct. This fact emphasizes the significance of the discovery. Option A only mentions the tortoise's gender, which doesn't relate to the importance of the discovery. Option B talks about scientists' excitement but doesn't directly show the importance based on the tortoises' status. Option D describes how the tortoise is cared for, which is not about the importance of the discovery itself. Only Option C, by providing facts about the tortoises' rarity (very rare and feared extinct), helps understand the importance of the discovery.

Answer:

C. It provides facts showing how rare the tortoises are.