Scientists working with endangered species must understand the habitats of the animals they are protecting. With the rare Kirtland's warbler, a migratory bird with an expansive territory, attaining this knowledge presents challenges. Although scientists knew the birds nested in a select few areas in North America and spent winters in the Bahamas, they were unable to map an exact migratory route. This knowledge gap began to close after dozens of Kirtland's warblers were fitted with tiny tracking devices. Using the new information, scientists hoped to determine the obstacles the birds encounter.
Scientists wanted to learn more about the_______creatures.
communicative
adaptable
evasive
temperamental
evasive
In May of 1965, a beautiful bronze statue of a man atop a lifelike horse was dedicated in New York's Central Park South, Many people have visited this statue as they enjoy the park, but they may not be familiar with the statue's subject. José MartÃ, the man depicted on the statue, was a journalist, poet, and Cuban patriot. He gained notoriety through his writing. which expressed discontent towards Cuba's government, resulting in his exile from Cuba and his eventual relocation to New York City. While in New York, Marti wrote for English and Spanish newspapers about the need for Cuba's independence. Marti's statue commemorates his tenacity and bravery, exemplified in his work during Cuba's fight for independence.
Marti's writings________Cuban independence.
advocated
chronicled
jeopardized
prolonged
advocated
Located in New York, The Strong is an institution dedicated to the study of play. Named after benefactor Margaret Woodbury Strong, who spent decades of her life collecting and studying toys, The Strong includes the National Museum of Play, which consists of iconic and novel toys from her expansive collections. The museum is not a place where guests merely look at toys, but a dynamic environment that encourages play and exploration among all ages. At one exhibit, guests play video games, while at another they ride an aged carousel. Guests play with toy vehicles, build with blocks, and more. Though most guests will also learn interesting historical facts during their visit, very young children might think they are visiting a huge playground.
The museum is__________
Interactive
obsolete
immaculate
overwhelming
Interactive
The man-made King's Cross Pond in London was constructed to resemble a traditional swimming pool from above, but below the water, swimmers were able to experience the sandy base of a natural pond. The pond's design was intended to control algae growth and impurities without relying on potentially toxic chemicals. To achieve this, the pond's creators painstakingly cultivated a combination of water plants that eliminated the need for a mechanical circulatory system or continual chemical treatments. Wetland plants protruded above the pond's waterline, while additional aquatic plants flourished beneath the surface. The system efficiently removed impurities from the water, provided the pond was occasionally vacated. For this reason, the pond temporarily closed whenever 160 swimmers had entered the water within a twenty-four-hour period.
The plants were primarily used for________
nutrition
ventilation
filtration
beautification