Cam-16-Reading-Test-1-Passage-1_Why we need to protect polar bea

Research in a branch of biology helps us understand polar bear adaptations. The term a branch is closest in meaning to:

• A method

• A field

• A tool

• A theory

Conservationists made a calculated move to protect polar bear habitats. The phrase a calculated move is closest to:

• A random action

• A planned action

• A quick decision

• A failed attempt

Polar bears are surprisingly agile when hunting on ice. The term agile means:

• Slow

• Nimble

• Heavy

• Weak

Anecdotal evidence suggests polar bears adapt well to extreme cold. The phrase anecdotal evidence is closest to:

• Scientific data

• Unverified reports

• Proven facts

• Official records

The astonishing strength of polar bears helps them survive harsh winters. The term astonishing is most similar to:

• Ordinary

• Amazing

• Weak

• Common

Studying polar bears’ hibernation could help astronauts in long space missions. The term astronauts refers to:

• Scientists

• Space travelers

• Engineers

• Doctors

The availability of food affects polar bear survival in the Arctic. The term availability means:

• Scarcity

• Accessibility

• Absence

• Cost

Scientists use barrels to store samples from polar bear habitats. The term barrels refers to:

• Tools

• Containers

• Machines

• Vehicles

Polar bears are associated with Arctic ice and cold climates. The phrase be associated with is closest to:

• Be unrelated to

• Be linked to

• Be separated from

• Be opposed to

Polar bear population decline is caused by melting Arctic ice. The phrase be caused by means:

• Be unrelated to

• Be due to

• Be prevented by

• Be independent of