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SAT Reading "Turtles Use Earth's Magnetic Field"

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13. The author refers to reed warblers and sparrows (first sentence of paragraph 7) primarily
D. illustrate some ways in which the ability to navigate
B. provide examples of species that share one of the
A. contrast the loggerhead turtle’s migration patterns
C. suggest that most animal species possess some ability
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The passage suggests that Adelita used which of the following to navigate her journey?
C. The inclination and intensity of Earth’s magnetic field
B. Cues from electromagnetic coils designed
A. The current of the North Atlantic gyre
D. A simulated “magnetic signature” configured by Lohmann
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10. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to question 9?
D. “Neither corresponds directly to either latitude
C. “In the wild, they might well also use other landmarks
A. “In 1996, a loggerhead turtle called Adelita swam across
B. “Using his coil-surrounded tank, Lohmann could mimic
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14. It can reasonably be inferred from the passage and graphic that if scientists adjusted
A. Northwest
C. Southeast
B. Northeast
D. Southwest
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12. Based on the passage, which choice best describes the relationship between
C. Lohmann’s research confirms Putman’s.
D. Lohmann’s research corrects Putman’s.
B. Putman’s research builds on Lohmann’s.
A. Putman’s research contradicts Lohmann’s.
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11. As used in the second sentence of paragraph 1 (follow link), “tracked” most nearly means
A. searched for.
D. hunted.
B. traveled over.
C. followed.