Notes:
In the winter, blue whales like warm, low-latitude tropical waters. They prefer cooler, polar waters in the summer.
Blue whales typically breed during the winter months. During this same time of year, their calves are born.
Blue whales eat very little while migrating from polar to tropical waters. During this time, they live off stored reserves in their blubber.
Which sentence best combines the information presented?
Responses
Blue whales give birth to calves after migrating and spend the winter months eating to build their blubber reserves.
Blue whales give birth to calves after migrating and spend the winter months eating to build their blubber reserves.
Blue whales are capable of storing a large amount of food in their blubber, which allows them to migrate for months at a time.
Blue whales are capable of storing a large amount of food in their blubber, which allows them to migrate for months at a time.
Blue whales prefer to breed and give birth in tropical waters, and they reach these waters after eating very little for several months.
Blue whales prefer to breed and give birth in tropical waters, and they reach these waters after eating very little for several months.
Blue whales prefer to breed and give birth in tropical waters, and they reach these waters after eating very little for several months.
1 answer
The best sentence that combines the information presented in the notes is:
"Blue whales prefer to breed and give birth in tropical waters, and they reach these waters after eating very little for several months."
This sentence effectively summarizes the importance of tropical waters for breeding and giving birth, as well as mentioning their migration and eating habits.
