Which detail from the passage supports the claim that athletes are most affected by the summer temperatures?
A.
Nearly 10,000 athletes are said to have had to seek medical attention because of the extreme heat.
B.
Many high school athletes are in excellent shape during the summer.
C.
Because of this, athletes are exposed to the high temperatures for long periods of time.
D.
Although athletes can be spared from the heat by playing indoors, many sports require a larger outdoor field.

Question

Which detail from the passage supports the claim that athletes are most affected by the summer temperatures?
 A. 
Nearly 10,000 athletes are said to have had to seek medical attention because of the extreme heat.
 B. 
Many high school athletes are in excellent shape during the summer.
 C. 
Because of this, athletes are exposed to the high temperatures for long periods of time.
 D. 
Although athletes can be spared from the heat by playing indoors, many sports require a larger outdoor field.

Alexis1415 · Answer

It would be A, "Nearly 10,000 athletes are said to have had to seek medical attention because of the extreme heat."

The author discusses how athletes are most affected by the summer heat. The number of athletes who seek medical attention shows the temperature of the athletes.