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Set 2: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Elephants can detect seismic vibrations through their feet, allowing them to sense approaching storms, earthquakes, and even the footsteps of distant herds. This ability helps them respond to threats and locate other elephant groups across vast distances.

What can be inferred about elephant communication?

A. Elephants rely exclusively on vocal sounds.
B. They can gather environmental information through non-auditory means.✓ Correct
C. They are unable to detect distant herds.
D. Their feet are less sensitive than those of other animals.

Detailed Explanation

Detecting 'seismic vibrations through feet' is non-auditory (not hearing). This provides environmental info like storms and locations.

Key Evidence:

• "detect seismic vibrations through their feet"

• "sense approaching storms"

Why others are wrong: A ('Seismic vibrations' are not vocal sounds.), C (They locate 'distant herds' via vibration.), D (Their feet are highly sensitive—the whole point.).

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