Today, many people who fly planes carry parachutes. The word “parachute” means “protects against a fall.” If a person jumps from an airplane, the parachute will open. Parachutes catch the air and make people fall more slowly. Many people parachute for fun. Other times, parachutes help people stay safe. Which sentence would BEST support the information in the paragraph?
A) A parachute is like a backpack with a large sheet folded inside. B) Thousands of people fly in airplanes every day in America. C) People say that flying airplanes is a very safe thing to do. D) The first airplane was flown by the Wright Brothers in 1903.