I agree, the answer is a. The colon after attitude helps separate the cause and the explanation. All the other answers don't make sense because they didn't separate it properly.
Answer:
Scorpions thrive in the dry desert.
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<em><u>PLEASE</u></em><em><u> MARK</u></em><em><u> ME</u></em><em><u> BRAINLIEST</u></em><em><u>.</u></em></h3>
Ask the advice of someone you trust or cut ties with the person
The answer is E i believe.