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The Whale
Whales are large creatures that inhabit the oceans of the world. These creatures have streamlined1 bodies and horizontal tails that make them look different from fish. There are several different species of whales including the humpback whale and the blue whale.
The humpback whale typically feeds on small sea creatures such as shrimp and krill, plankton, and tiny fish such as herring and mackerel. Humpback whales do not stay in the same place—they keep moving all through the world's oceans. However, scientists have observed that these whales spend longer periods of time in the cool waters of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
Popularly known as the "giants" of the ocean, blue whales are the largest creatures on Earth. These whales feed on approximately four tons of krill per day. The blue whale's stomach is so huge that scientists estimate it can hold about a ton of krill at a time.
Like humpback whales, blue whales live in the oceans of the world. They keep migrating across the oceans during different times of the year. Studies indicate that blue whales prefer spending time in the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and Southern hemisphere regions.
Passage 2
The Dolphin
Dolphins are admired for their intelligence and playful water tricks. These creatures live in all the major oceans and some freshwater habitats of the world. Some dolphin species inhabit the Yangtze River in China and several rivers in South America. Some of the different types of dolphins include the common bottlenose dolphin and the striped dolphin.
The common bottlenose dolphins are spread across the oceans of the world. These creatures tend to avoid the colder waters of the Arctic Ocean in the North and the Antarctic region in the South. They stick to temperate and tropical waters where temperatures are high. They can also be found in harbors, bays, and estuaries2. Bottlenose dolphins eat other sea creatures including fish, squid, and crayfish.
Striped dolphins are very similar in appearance to bottlenose dolphins. However, people can differentiate between the species by observing the color of their skin. Striped dolphins tend to be darker than bottlenose dolphins. Striped dolphins inhabit the warm waters of tropical and subtropical regions. They are also found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Like the bottlenose dolphin, striped dolphins eat a wide variety of sea creatures such as krill, crabs, fish, and octopus.
1. a design that provides very little resistance to the flow of air or water
2. a coastal body of water in which river water is mixed with seawater
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What comparison can be made between the two passages?
A.
Both passages give details about the eating habits of aquatic mammals.
B.
Both passages analyze the breeding patterns of various aquatic mammals.
C.
Both passages describe the social behaviors of different aquatic mammals.
D.
Both passages explore the ways in which aquatic mammals are endangered.
Whales are large creatures that inhabit the oceans of the world. These creatures have streamlined1 bodies and horizontal tails that make them look different from fish. There are several different species of whales including the humpback whale and the blue whale.
The humpback whale typically feeds on small sea creatures such as shrimp and krill, plankton, and tiny fish such as herring and mackerel. Humpback whales do not stay in the same place—they keep moving all through the world's oceans. However, scientists have observed that these whales spend longer periods of time in the cool waters of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
Popularly known as the "giants" of the ocean, blue whales are the largest creatures on Earth. These whales feed on approximately four tons of krill per day. The blue whale's stomach is so huge that scientists estimate it can hold about a ton of krill at a time.
Like humpback whales, blue whales live in the oceans of the world. They keep migrating across the oceans during different times of the year. Studies indicate that blue whales prefer spending time in the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and Southern hemisphere regions.
Passage 2
The Dolphin
Dolphins are admired for their intelligence and playful water tricks. These creatures live in all the major oceans and some freshwater habitats of the world. Some dolphin species inhabit the Yangtze River in China and several rivers in South America. Some of the different types of dolphins include the common bottlenose dolphin and the striped dolphin.
The common bottlenose dolphins are spread across the oceans of the world. These creatures tend to avoid the colder waters of the Arctic Ocean in the North and the Antarctic region in the South. They stick to temperate and tropical waters where temperatures are high. They can also be found in harbors, bays, and estuaries2. Bottlenose dolphins eat other sea creatures including fish, squid, and crayfish.
Striped dolphins are very similar in appearance to bottlenose dolphins. However, people can differentiate between the species by observing the color of their skin. Striped dolphins tend to be darker than bottlenose dolphins. Striped dolphins inhabit the warm waters of tropical and subtropical regions. They are also found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Like the bottlenose dolphin, striped dolphins eat a wide variety of sea creatures such as krill, crabs, fish, and octopus.
1. a design that provides very little resistance to the flow of air or water
2. a coastal body of water in which river water is mixed with seawater
7
What comparison can be made between the two passages?
A.
Both passages give details about the eating habits of aquatic mammals.
B.
Both passages analyze the breeding patterns of various aquatic mammals.
C.
Both passages describe the social behaviors of different aquatic mammals.
D.
Both passages explore the ways in which aquatic mammals are endangered.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. Both passages give details about the eating habits of aquatic mammals.