Directions: Please read the article, answer the questions, and submit.
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Which of the following best supports the idea that "There are three to five types of killer whales, each of which lives in a distinct habitat and have distinct features?"
"Orca whales do not have any natural predators."
"Orca whales are more closely related to dolphins than to whales."
"They hunt a variety of prey, depending on the type of orca..."
"Calves are born with a yellowish tint, which eventually turns to white."
Which sentence best expresses the central idea under the subheading "Behavior"?
Orca whales have distinct behaviors that make them interesting to learn about.
"Orca whales are social mammals that live in matrilineal family groups or pods."
"They have sophisticated hunting methods and vocal sounds that are passed across generations of particular groups."
"People who have worked closely with these mammals attest to their curiosity, playfulness, and problem-solving skills."
Which of the following from the text is NOT a strong supporting detail for why captivity is a danger to orcas?
"They also have significantly lower life expectancies..."
"In captivity, orcas often develop physical abnormalities, such as collapsed dorsal fins."
"... there have been two dozen reported cases of captive orcas killing or injuring their handlers at marine parks."
"Orca whales have been popular attractions at marine parks due to their striking size, appearance, and trainability."
