Question

text-dependent questions
for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete
what does the word “autonomously” most likely mean as used in paragraph 3?
a aimlessly
b cautiously
c hastily
d independently
which quotation best explains why drone technology is useful for tracking poachers and endangered species?
a “high in the sky, and under the cover of darkness, the terrapin 1 flew undetected over the landscape. though unseen, it could see perfectly,” (paragraph 4)
b “other researchers have come to usgs with big ideas. for instance, sloan says hes been talking to scientists who want to mount laser - measuring devices on drones.” (paragraph 16)
c “the night of may 25, 2013, was the drones first flight in a week of testing. its battery would keep it airborne for only three hours.” (paragraph 27)
d “most rhinos are poached from kruger national park. but during the week that snitch and his team spent testing the drone, no rhinos died in the area.” (paragraph 33)
3 how does the author develop his central idea over the course of the article?
a by explaining what a drone is, how it is built, and how it was historically developed by the military
b by noting the ways in which a drone can be adapted for a variety of uses, such as surveying animals and protecting wildlife
c by advocating for the non - military use of drones, so that they can only be used by commercial companies and scientists
d by arguing for a more frequent use of drones as a means of general surveillance and spying

Explanation:

1. The word "autonomously" means independently. It refers to something operating on its own without external control.
2. The quotation "High in the sky, and under the cover of darkness, the Terrapin 1 flew undetected over the landscape. Though unseen, it could see perfectly." shows how drone technology can operate covertly to track poachers and wildlife, which is useful for tracking purposes.
3. The author develops the central - idea by noting the ways in which a drone can be adapted for a variety of uses, such as surveying animals and protecting wildlife. This shows the versatility of drones in non - military, wildlife - related applications.

Answer:

1. D. independently
2. A. "High in the sky, and under the cover of darkness, the Terrapin 1 flew undetected over the landscape. Though unseen, it could see perfectly." (Paragraph 4)
3. B. by noting the ways in which a drone can be adapted for a variety of uses, such as surveying animals and protecting wildlife