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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Animism is the belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls or consciousness. Sirius's answer that storm clouds "have to crawl" because they "have no legs" personifies the clouds, attributing them with animal-like characteristics and intentions, which is a clear example of animism.

When Asked to Describe Why Storm Clouds Travel So Slowly