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L6: Comp: Quest fot the Tree Kangaroo

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What does the word bush mean in the sentence below?

We run past the tree kangaroo house, past the kunai, down a trail— and then into the trackless bush.
rocky beach
sheltered cave
well-tended gardens
untouched land
What most likely caused the tree kangaroos to come out on the first day the researchers spotted them?
the snacks that Lisa held out
they wanted to get collars
the quietness of the researchers
the warm weather
Like an acrobat, he catches a vine with his front paws, turns himself around, and lands on the ground on his feet.

What is the main purpose of this sentence?
to show that the people are impressed
to express the skill of the trackers
to supply scientific facts that support the main idea
to provide a detailed description of the kangaroo's movements
Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroos' necks?
A large neck is a sign of good health.
The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars.
Neck size distinguishes the males from the females.
They are comparing kangaroo necks with human necks.
What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?
The anesthetic will wear off before they are finished
The research project will be canceled.
The chances of finding other kangaroos are destroyed.
The male will attack the female.
What does the word tracking mean in the sentence below?

Without knowing it, the tree kangaroos will be sending their position not only to the scientists tracking them on the ground, but also to satellites circling thousands of miles above Earth.
pushing
walking
following
sending
What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?
The research team will win an award for their work.
The trackers will work only on Lisa's projects.
The tree kangaroos will have a permanent new home.
The scientists can determine the locations of individual tree kangaroos.
What does the word data mean in the sentence below?

They download this information to the chips in the collars, and this data can be transferred to a computer when the collar automatically falls off, after five months.
temperature
security
information
opinion
Which quotation from the article does the most to show how much the researchers care about the tree kangaroos?
“Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug.”
“Now for the vitamin-mineral shot.”
“The first collared male Matschie's tree kangaroo.”
“Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip.”
“Anesthetic machine? Gas ready? Radio collar?” Holly asks. “And is the other 'roo OK?”

This quotation helps the reader understand
where Holly learned to do research.
the speed and drama of the procedure.
how the radio collar fits the kangaroo.
Holly's fear of getting hurt by a kangaroo.