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Sea otters wrap themselves in strands of kelp before they sleep so that they do not drift away on the current. Mothers wrap their pups the same way while they dive for food.
According to the text, why do sea otters wrap themselves in kelp before sleeping?
- A. To keep from drifting away while they sleep.Correct
- B. To keep warm.
- C. To hide from predators.
- D. To feed on the kelp.
Answer: A. To keep from drifting away while they sleep.
Not drifting on the current.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To keep warm.
- Warmth is not mentioned.
- C. To hide from predators.
- Predators are not mentioned.
- D. To feed on the kelp.
- Kelp is not their food here.
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