For decades, paleontologist Dr. Marcus Thorne surveyed the exposed strata of the Karoo Basin, cataloging the footprints of ancient therapsids. While his peers often complained about the harsh, desiccating desert winds that swept across the plains, Thorne found the arid environment invigorating. He was famously indifferent to the academic rivalries that consumed his colleagues, preferring the quiet company of sandstone beds to the heated debates of university halls. Yet, it was his legendary impatience with administrative paperwork that most defined his daily routine; he frequently left grant applications half-filled on his desk to return to the field. Despite this disregard for bureaucracy, his field notes were meticulously detailed, capturing the exact coordinates of every fossil trace with astonishing precision.
Based on the passage, which of the following traits is directly attributed to Dr. Marcus Thorne?
- AA strong desire to engage in academic debates within university halls
- BA deep resentment toward the arid climate of the Karoo Basin
- A pronounced impatience with administrative paperworkCevap
- DA gradual shift from hating field research to finding it invigorating