What does Alex and Zoe's dad do for a living?

• A. He is a marine biologist (works at the University of Miami)
• B. He is a lawyer in downtown Miami
• C. He is a chef at a seafood restaurant
• D. He is a landscape architect in Florida

Answer: (A)

Think about the clues given about his work. If the story describes him tied to the University of Miami and focusing on ocean life, that points to someone who studies sea creatures, their ecosystems, and their behavior—exactly what a marine biologist does. Working at a university also fits with teaching or guiding research, which is a common aspect of that profession. The other careers would place him in very different settings and activities (legal work in a city, cooking in a restaurant, designing outdoor spaces), which aren’t suggested by the details about his marine focus and academic affiliation. So, the best match is that he is a marine biologist who works at the University of Miami.