Question

1. which of the following statements best summarizes the process by which the frog cyclorana platycephala survives in the desert? a. the frog stores water in its body, buries itself, and conserves water until emerging at the next rain. b. the frog buries itself, waits for rain, absorbs rain - water through its skin, and emerges. c. the frog forms a nearly waterproof cocoon around itself, buries itself, and waits to emerge until it needs water. d. the frog buries itself, absorbs water through its skin, and goes dormant until springtime. 34. based on the passage, which of the following plants and animals employ a communal strategy to survive in the desert? f. the saguaro cactus only g. the saguaro cactus and the frog cyclorana platy - cephala only h. the frog cyclorana platycephala and honeypot ants only j. honeypot ants only 35. the passage most strongly suggests that compared to the frog cyclorana platycephala, the honeypot ants are unique in that they a. can store water inside their bodies. b. live in australian deserts. c. combine water storage with energy storage. d. go dormant during dry times. 36. which of the following provides the best paraphrase of lines 7 - 11? f. annual plants survive in deserts by making seeds swiftly when conditions are right. g. annual plants in deserts make seeds during dry conditions so the seeds will be ready when rain arrives. h. dry conditions require the seeds of desert plants to start germination prior to the arrival of rain. j. the seeds of annual plants in deserts are designed to wait years for the right conditions for growth. 37. based on the passage, it can most reasonably be inferred that the scarlet senna seeds require scarification to be accomplished through a. intense drying experienced between rainfalls b. internal tension from the seed capsules sap c. chemicals in the seeds d. abrasion sustained during flash floods 38. as it is used in line 26, the word extent most nearly means f. length g. degree h. reach j. boundary 39. according to the passage, which of the following actions did people in the negev desert take in order to farm there? a. plowing the soil b. widening gullies c. constructing terraces d. constructing aqueducts 40. based on the passage, the pleats in the body of the saguaro cactus: f. increase the efficiency of photosynthesis. g. allow the cactus to expand for storing water h. reduce evaporative water loss j. regulate the cactuss growth.

Explanation:

To answer these questions, one needs to refer to the content of the passage. For each question, analyze the options based on the information provided in the passage about the survival strategies of desert - dwelling plants and animals, farming in the Negev Desert, and the functions of parts of desert organisms.

Answer:

1. A (The frog stores water in its body, buries itself, and conserves water until emerging at the next rain. This is a common description of the survival strategy of Cyclorana platycephala in the desert as it needs to conserve water during dry periods.)
2. J (Honeypot ants are known for their communal strategy where some ants act as living storage vessels for the colony. The passage likely describes this as a communal survival strategy in the desert.)
3. C (Honeypot ants combine water storage with energy storage as they store nectar in their bodies, which is unique compared to the frog's water - storing strategy.)
4. F (Annual plants in deserts make seeds swiftly when conditions are right, which is a common adaptation for survival in harsh desert environments.)
5. A (Some desert seeds require intense drying between rainfalls for germination, which is a well - known adaptation for desert plants to ensure successful germination when conditions are favorable.)
6. G (The word "extent" in the context likely means degree, as it is used to describe a certain level or amount.)
7. C (Constructing terraces is a common method used in the Negev Desert for farming to manage water and soil erosion.)
8. G (The pleats in the body of the saguaro cactus allow the cactus to expand for storing water, which is an important adaptation for water storage in desert plants.)