Question

1. match the finch beak with the tool that most closely resembles the beak function.

i. large ground finch - large strong crushing beak
ii. large tree finch - strong sharp beak for grabbing and cutting
iii. warbler finch - small pointed beak for probing into cracks
iv. small ground finch - strong crushing beak
v. cactus finch - long tough beak for probing
a. tweezers
b. small nutcrackers
c. long - nosed pliers
d. large nutcrackers
e. metal cutters

Explanation:

• The large ground finch's large strong crushing beak is like large nut - crackers for crushing, so it matches D.
• The large tree finch's strong sharp beak for grabbing and cutting is similar to metal cutters, so it matches E.
• The warbler finch's small pointed beak for probing into cracks is like tweezers, so it matches A.
• The small ground finch's strong crushing beak is like small nut - crackers, so it matches B.
• The cactus finch's long tough beak for probing is like long - nosed pliers, so it matches C.

Answer:

I. D. large nutcrackers
II. E. metal cutters
III. A. tweezers
IV. B. small nutcrackers
V. C. long - nosed pliers