13. What type of informational text is presented?
A. Time-order
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
D. Comparison and contrast

Some time later, when the Allied Forces were compelled to leave these islands, the military decided to destroy the mission launch in order to prevent its falling into the enemy's hands. So, they sent someone to pour petrol over the little vessel and set a match to it. There was a sudden explosion and a spurt of flame. But a sharp gust of wind blew out the flames, and the boat, though slightly charred, was left unharmed.​