Why is an introduction paragraph important to include in an explanatory essay? a. it gets the reader's attention and introduces the essay's claim. b. it outlines the essay's main idea and transitions into the conclusion. c. it provides background information and lists all important citations. d. it hints at the essay's theme and introduces the strongest piece of evidence.

answer: the third option is your answer

explanation:

japan is located on a chain of islands called an archipelago. it is made up of four main islands and thousands of smaller ones. the terrain is mountainous, which means there is not a lot of good land for farming. because of the geography, the japanese relied on the sea for many aspects of daily life.

i beleive a. is the only possible answer