Read this paragraph from an essay a student is writing about an animal called a tardigrade.

Scientists have made fascinating discoveries about one of the most resilient animals on the planet: the tardigrade. Also known as water bears, these eight-­legged, water­-dwelling creatures are only half a millimeter long. They can hibernate when away from water for up to 30 years. Water bears are so durable that they can even survive on the ocean floor or in the vacuum of space
Which two conclusions best follow from and support the information presented.
Responses

It's hard to believe that tardigrades can survive in the vacuum of space.
It's hard to believe that tardigrades can survive in the vacuum of space.

The name "tardigrade" comes from the Latin word meaning "slow-­moving."
The name "tardigrade" comes from the Latin word meaning "slow-­moving."

Water bears could potentially provide insights into how animals evolve to survive.
Water bears could potentially provide insights into how animals evolve to survive.

The durability of tardigrades should continue to be a subject of scientific research.
The durability of tardigrades should continue to be a subject of scientific research.

Water bears can also be found in the peaks of the Himalayas, so scientists should focus their research there.
Water bears can also be found in the peaks of the Himalayas, so scientists should focus their research there.

Scientists have noted that tardigrades walk in a similar way to bears, which is why tardigrades have the nickname "water bears."

1 answer

The two conclusions that best follow from and support the information presented in the paragraph are:

  1. Water bears could potentially provide insights into how animals evolve to survive.

  2. The durability of tardigrades should continue to be a subject of scientific research.

These conclusions are supported by the information about the unique resilience and survival capabilities of tardigrades, which highlight their significance in scientific research and evolutionary studies.