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Answer: ASet 2: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Polar bears live in the Arctic. They have thick fur and a layer of fat called blubber. This helps them stay warm in the freezing cold. Text 2 Camels live in hot deserts. They have thin fur to help them lose heat. They also store fat in their humps for energy when food is scarce.
Based on the texts, how are polar bears and camels different?
A. They live in different climates and have fur adapted to those temperatures.✓ Correct
B. Polar bears eat plants, while camels eat meat.
C. Camels live in the water, while polar bears live on land.
D. Polar bears have no fat, while camels have a lot of fat.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Arctic (Cold) / Thick fur. Text 2: Desert (Hot) / Thin fur. Difference: Climate and fur adaptation.
Key Evidence:
• "Arctic ... stay warm"
• "hot deserts ... lose heat"
Why others are wrong: B (Diet not mentioned.), C (Not true.), D (Text 1 says polar bears have blubber (fat).).