★★★ challenge question\n6. what evidence cited in the text supports the claim that “researchers will need to…

★★★ challenge question\n6. what evidence cited in the text supports the claim that “researchers will need to observe a larger number of animals before they can be used to predict earthquakes...” (paragraph 27, “researchers will need...”)?\nmy prediction.\na) chinas development of the quake alert system, which relies on animal input\nb) the fact that the factors predicting earthquakes have not been well - studied yet\nc) the fact that we can track migratory patterns of golden - wing warblers and bar - tailed godwits\nd) the international space systems icarus program, which films animal behavior\nsubmit answer

★★★ challenge question\n6. what evidence cited in the text supports the claim that “researchers will need to observe a larger number of animals before they can be used to predict earthquakes...” (paragraph 27, “researchers will need...”)?\nmy prediction.\na) chinas development of the quake alert system, which relies on animal input\nb) the fact that the factors predicting earthquakes have not been well - studied yet\nc) the fact that we can track migratory patterns of golden - wing warblers and bar - tailed godwits\nd) the international space systems icarus program, which films animal behavior\nsubmit answer

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If the factors predicting earthquakes have not been well - studied yet, then more data from a larger number of animals is needed to understand the relationship between animal behavior and earthquakes for prediction purposes. Option A is about a system that already uses animal input, not about the need for more study. Option C is about tracking migratory patterns which is not related to earthquake prediction using animals. Option D is about filming animal behavior but not about the lack of study and need for more animals in earthquake - prediction context.

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B. The fact that the factors predicting earthquakes have not been well - studied yet