Answer: C) Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
Explanation: a claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. When making a claim, it is important to have elements to support it, like specific examples, statistics, etc, preferably from reliable sources. From the given options the one that best support the claim that zoos must improve conditions so that they can meet the health and safety needs of the animals, is option C, because it explains one of the consequences of having animals exposed to infectious diseases (consequences of failing to meet the health and safety needs of the animals).
"Thomas à Becket" is the one monarch among the choices given in the question that was known as the "holy blissful martyr" whose shrine serves as the destination for Chaucer's pilgrims in The <span>Canterbury Tales. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".</span>