Question

Which one of the following statements contains an example of an explanation?

A. Global warming is having impacts on weather patterns across the planet.
B. Blizzards have become more common on the East Coast in recent years.
C. Whenever it gets too cold outside, my husband worries about the pipes freezing.
D. The thermostat, which controls the temperature in the house, broke last night.

Answer 1

D. The thermostat, which controls the temperature in the house, broke last night.

Its explains what the thermostat does

Answer 2

The statement that has an example of an explanation is D, because it explains that the thermostat is what controls the temperature in the house.