Question

what are the fastest animals? the cheetah is the fastest land animal. the pronghorn antelope is the second fastest land animal. all of these animals are fast because their bodies are built for speed.
a cheetah can run up to 70 miles per hour. because of its large lungs and muscles, a cheetah can breathe easily as it speeds along. a cheetah’s body is small and light, so its strong muscles don’t have to carry much weight. since it has long legs and a long spine, its steps are very big. a cheetah uses its tail for balance. as a result, the cheetah can quickly start or stop and quickly change direction.
cheetahs can fast to catch prey, but pronghorn antelopes run fast to escape predators. a pronghorn can run almost 61 miles per hour. like cheetahs, pronghorn antelopes are very light and strong. a pronghorn can make big leaps when it runs because of its long legs. as a result of its large lungs, the pronghorn can take in as much air as it needs while running.
the peregrine falcon moves at over 200 miles per hour when it dives toward prey. when diving, it folds its wings close and tightens its body. as a result of this position, it can cut through the air at high speed—almost like a jet plane. its strong heart and lungs help it to keep breathing as it dives.
which detail from the text shows a way that pronghorn antelopes are like cheetahs?
a. they are light and strong
b. they can take in high - volume flow rate
c. they dive to catch prey
d. they run fast to catch food

Explanation:

To find the similarity between pronghorn antelopes and cheetahs, we analyze the text:

1. The text states cheetahs are "light and muscular" (light build) and pronghorn antelopes are "very light and strong".
2. Cheetahs run up to 70 mph, pronghorns up to 61 mph (both fast runners, but this is not an option).
3. Option B is incorrect: only cheetahs can reach 70 mph.
4. Option C is incorrect: only cheetahs run to catch prey; pronghorns run to escape.
5. Option D is incorrect: cheetahs do catch food, pronghorns do not run for that purpose.

Answer:

A. They are light and strong