tegies used by plovers to deceive predators
(D) Why plovers are vulnerable to predators
11. The word "merely" in fine 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) often
(B) only
(C) usually
(D) at first
12. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage about plovers?
(A) Their eggs and chicks are difficult to find.
(B) They are generally defenseless when away From their nests.
(C) They are slow to react in dangerous situations.
(D) Their nests are on the surface of the ground.
13. The word "emitting" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) bringing
(B) attracting
(C) producing
(D) minimizing
14. In the deception technique described in paragraph 2. the plover tries to
(A) stay close to her nest
(B) attract the predator's attention
(C) warn other plovers of danger
(D) frighten the approaching predator
15. The word "spanning" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) covering
(B) selecting
(C) developing
(D) explaining
16. According to paragraph 4, which of the following aspects of the plover's
behavior gives the appearance that it is frightened?
(A) Abnormal body position
(B) Irregular escape route
(C) Unnatural wing movement
(D) Unusual amount of time away from the nest
17. The word "pursue" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) catch
(B) notice
(C) defend
(D) chase
18. According to the passage, a female plover utilizes all of the following
deception techniques EXCEPT
(A) appearing to be injured
(B) sounding like another animal
(C) pretending to search for prey
(D) pretending to sit on her eggs
19. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
(A) A description of the sequence of steps involved in plovers nest building
(B) A generalization about plover behavior followed by specific examples
(C) A comparison and contrast of the nesting behavior of plovers and other
ground nesting birds
(D) A cause-and-efleet analysis of the relationship between a prey and a
pre
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