Question

inferences about informational texts — instruction — level d. what inference can you make about turkey vultures? large nostrils help turkey vultures smell decaying flesh. turkey vultures rarely kill, and they have an unusual way of fighting, too. they vomit as their defense, and what they throw up stinks. would you hang around? gross! ill go pick on another bird. gak! rotting roadkill causes stomach pain that makes a turkey vulture vomit. the sense of smell is one of a turkey vultures most important features. a turkey vulture rarely kills, because it fears being hurt in the attack.

Explanation:

The text mentions large nostrils help turkey vultures smell decaying flesh, indicating the importance of their sense - of - smell. There is no mention of rotting roadkill causing stomach pain, and no indication that they rarely kill because of fear of being hurt.

Answer:

The sense of smell is one of a turkey vulture's most important features.