When Asked to Describe Why Storm Clouds Travel So Slowly

question 127

Multiple Choice

When asked to describe why storm clouds travel so slowly in the sky, Sirius gives several interesting answers. Which of her answers provides the best example of animism?

• A) "Since they have no legs, they have to crawl."
• B) "If they were going the other way, they would go faster."
• C) "Because the wind does not blow as high way up in the sky."
• D) "The dark parts of the cloud are heavier and slow it down."

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