Question

study conducted in kenya, researchers placed three objects—a piece of wood, a piece of elephant ivory, and an elephant skull—a short distance from a herd. the elephants showed a marked preference for the ivory and the skull. they repeated the experiment with the skulls of an elephant and two other animals. as they predicted, the elephants showed a preference for the elephant skull. which generalization can be made based on the passage? 1 elephant responses to different objects indicate a human - like emotional connection to other elephants. 2 all animals have emotional responses to the deaths of others of their species. 3 elephants respond to the remains of other elephants in an apparently emotional fashion.

Explanation:

The passage describes experiments where elephants showed preference for elephant - related objects (ivory and skulls). This indicates an emotional response to the remains of other elephants. Option 1 is an over - generalization as it implies a human - like emotional connection which is not fully supported. Option 2 is an over - generalization as it refers to all animals. Option 3 is the most appropriate generalization based on the given passage.

Answer:

1. Elephants respond to the remains of other elephants in an apparently emotional fashion.