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Answer: BSet 5: Inferences
Explanation
PASSAGE
Tardigrades, tiny creatures also called 'water bears,' can survive conditions that would kill almost any other animal: extreme temperatures, radiation, the vacuum of space, and even being dried out for decades. When conditions improve, they rehydrate and continue living normally.
What can be inferred about tardigrade survival abilities?
A. They can only survive in comfortable environments.
B. They possess extraordinary resilience to environmental extremes.✓ Correct
C. They immediately die when dried out.
D. They are the largest animals on Earth.
Detailed Explanation
Surviving space, radiation, drying for decades = 'extraordinary resilience to extremes. '
Key Evidence:
• "survive conditions that would kill almost any other animal"
• "rehydrate and continue living normally"
Why others are wrong: A (They survive the most extreme conditions.), C (They survive 'dried out for decades.'), D (They're 'tiny creatures.').