Question

what is the significance of the section \the sea turtle knows\ in the article? a it provides an account of the conflicting explanations about how sea turtles navigate their way to the same beach. b it shows that sea turtles also rely on factors other than the magnetic signature of a beach. c it shows that the magnetic signature of a beach influences the nesting sites of sea turtles. d it provides information on where magnetic particles are located in sea turtles.

Explanation:

To determine the significance of the section "The Sea Turtle Knows", we analyze each option:

• Option A: The section is not about conflicting explanations of navigation to the same beach. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The section's focus is not on other factors besides magnetic signature. Eliminate B.
• Option C: If the section shows that the beach's magnetic signature affects sea turtles' nesting sites, this aligns with the likely theme of how magnetic cues influence their behavior (e.g., nesting site selection).
• Option D: The section is not about the location of magnetic particles in sea turtles. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. It shows that the magnetic signature of a beach influences the nesting sites of sea turtles.