2 Read this sentence from the passage.
While those riders in Denver, Colorado, were busy reducing carbon emissions,
they burned a combined 3.4 million calories.
Which statement best explains the author's purpose for including the sentence
In the passage?
The sentence explains how human health concerns compete against
environmental Interests.
The sentence provides evidence of how bike sharing helps the
environment and has positive effects on riders.
The sentence Introduces the idea that bike sharing improves riders'
health.
The sentence reveals that the health benefits of bike sharing are more
significant than the environmental benefits.