Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the second paragraph of the passage?

• A. To provide further evidence of the systematic variation in the characteristics of Jupiter's four largest moons
• B. To present a comprehensive theory to explain the systematic variation in the characteristics of Jupiter's four largest moons
• C. To explain the significance of the systematic variation in the characteristics of Jupiter's four largest moons
• D. To introduce facts that contradict conventional assumptions about Jupiter's four largest moons
• E. To contrast the characteristics of Jupiter's four largest moons with the characteristics of the planets of the solar system

Answer 1

The correct option is A To provide further evidence of the systematic variation in the characteristics of Jupiter's four largest moons

Option A)To provide further evidence of the systematic variation in the characteristics of Jupiter's four largest moons is correct as the second paragraph talk about the findings which act as evidences to prove the discussed theory right. The other options are wrong as the theory is already given in the first paragraph, its significance is not discussed in the paragraph, facts that oppose, or to contrast any theory.