Question

Choose the best answer according to the text. Give reasons for your answers. Some people are convinced that seahorses A are too small and timid to survive. B are imaginary creatures. C should feature in more children's stories. D have the ability to perform magic. 2 Scientists believe modern-day seahorses A look very similar to prehistoric seahorses. B are able to change their body structure. C may be related to the chameleon. D have poor eyesight. 3 Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass A in order to eat it. B using their mouths and tails. C to stay safe in rough waters. D when they want to travel long distances. 4 When it comes to reproduction, seahorses A like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible. B are the only animal where the males give birth. C are pregnant more or less continuously. D give birth to very small numbers of young. 5 The Knysna seahorse A is the rarest of South Africa's three seahorse species. B is used as medicine in some cultures. C is found throughout South Africa. D is in more danger than any other seahorse species.​

Answer 1

The best answer for the first question is: A) are too small and timid to survive. The text does not mention seahorses being imaginary creatures, needing to feature in more children's stories, or having the ability to perform magic. It does, however, provide information about people's beliefs regarding their size and timidity.

The best answer for the second question is: A) look very similar to prehistoric seahorses. The text does not mention seahorses changing their body structure, being related to chameleons, or having poor eyesight. It does discuss their resemblance to prehistoric seahorses.

The best answer for the third question is: B) using their mouths and tails. The text describes how seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass using their mouths and tails. It does not mention them doing it to eat, stay safe in rough waters, or when they want to travel long distances.

The best answer for the fourth question is: B) are the only animal where the males give birth. The text specifically mentions that seahorses are the only animals where the males give birth. It does not discuss their mating habits, continuous pregnancy, or the number of young they give birth to.

The best answer for the fifth question is: A) is the rarest of South Africa's three seahorse species. The text states that the Knysna seahorse is the rarest of South Africa's three seahorse species. It does not mention it being used as medicine, found throughout South Africa, or being in more danger than any other seahorse species.

Answer 2

Let's analyze each question and find the best answer according to the information given:

1. Some people are convinced that seahorses: - A) are too small and timid to survive. - B) are imaginary creatures. - C) should feature in more children's stories. - D) have the ability to perform magic.

Answer: The text does not provide information supporting options B, C, or D. However, the text does mention that some people believe seahorses are too small and timid to survive. Therefore, the best answer is A) are too small and timid to survive.

2. Scientists believe modern-day seahorses: - A) look very similar to prehistoric seahorses. - B) are able to change their body structure. - C) may be related to the chameleon. - D) have poor eyesight.

Answer: The text mentions that scientists believe modern-day seahorses may be related to the chameleon. Therefore, the best answer is C) may be related to the chameleon.

3. Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass: - A) in order to eat it. - B) using their mouths and tails. - C) to stay safe in rough waters. - D) when they want to travel long distances.

Answer: According to the text, seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass B) using their mouths and tails.

4. When it comes to reproduction, seahorses: - A) like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible. - B) are the only animal where the males give birth. - C) are pregnant more or less continuously. - D) give birth to very small numbers of young.

Answer: The text states that seahorses are the only animal where the males give birth. Therefore, the best answer is B) are the only animal where the males give birth.

5. The Knysna seahorse: - A) is the rarest of South Africa's three seahorse species. - B) is used as medicine in some cultures. - C) is found throughout South Africa. - D) is in more danger than any other seahorse species.

Answer: The text mentions that the Knysna seahorse A) is the rarest of South Africa's three seahorse species.

In summary: 1. A) are too small and timid to survive. 2. C) may be related to the chameleon. 3. B) using their mouths and tails. 4. B) are the only animal where the males give birth. 5. A) is the rarest of South Africa's three seahorse species.