Architects working in arid climates have long borrowed from traditional Persian designs to manage extreme heat. A signature feature of these designs is the wind tower, or badgir: a tall vertical shaft that catches breezes at roof level and channels cooler air down into living spaces without electricity.
Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence in the text?
- A
It questions the effectiveness of Persian architectural traditions.
- Bcheck_circle
It introduces a specific feature that exemplifies the borrowing claimed in the first sentence.
- C
It defines the term 'arid climate'.
- D
It contrasts Persian designs with European ones.
Explanation
The badgir example concretizes the broader borrowing claim. B captures the example function.