Expression of IdeasEasyStating how long an animal lives
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The Galápagos tortoise is one of the longest-lived animals.
- Some individuals live more than 150 years.
- Adults can weigh over 400 kilograms.
- They eat grasses and cactus.
The student wants to tell readers how long the tortoise can live.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Some Galápagos tortoises live more than 150 years.Correct
- B. Adult Galápagos tortoises can weigh over 400 kilograms.
- C. Galápagos tortoises eat grasses and cactus.
- D. The Galápagos tortoise is an animal.
Answer: A. Some Galápagos tortoises live more than 150 years.
The lifespan.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Adult Galápagos tortoises can weigh over 400 kilograms.
- Weight.
- C. Galápagos tortoises eat grasses and cactus.
- Diet.
- D. The Galápagos tortoise is an animal.
- No lifespan.
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