Question

Select the correct answer.

The behavior of the atmosphere, which we experience as weather and climate, affects our lives in many important ways. It is the reason no one lives on the South Pole. It controls when a farmer plants the food we will eat, which crops will be planted, and also whether those crops will grow. The weather tells you what clothes to wear and how you will play after school. It may even affect your emotions. For example, many people say they feel happier on sunny days.

What is the organizational pattern of the selection above?

A. cause and effect

B. description

C. compare and contrast

D. sequence of events

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

bc

Answer 2

A. cause and effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt says that the atmosphere "affects our lives" and that it "controls" many things. These are both synonyms for it causing events. We can conclude this is cause and effect. The atmosphere is the cause and farming, crops, clothes, schedules, emotions are the effects.