Which statement BEST describes electromagnetic and mechanical waves? A.
Electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves both do not require a medium.
B.
Mechanical waves require a medium and electromagnetic waves do not.
C.
Electromagnetic waves require a medium and mechanical waves do not.
D.
Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves both require a medium.

C I believe

Explanation:

the answer is b because, investigating whether another species of moth also drinks tears might be interesting, but it would not directly explain why this species of moth does.

to explain why this species of moth drinks tears, the scientist could ask: "what nutrients that moths need are in elephant tears? "

the scientist could experiment with moth repellent or oter ways to keep the moths away, but that would not answer his original question.