According to paragraphs L and M, what is the significance of the pink ball?

The robots' responses could have military applications.

(Paragraph F) Which of the following best describes Craig Reynold's model for group leadership?

Leadership is reliant on other group members.

In paragraph F, what is the meaning of "blazing the trail"?

doing something for the first time as an example for others

In paragraph K, which example of robot cooperation does the author note? The robots...

did their duties without overlapping any of their efforts.

Why does the author discuss Craig Reynold's boids in paragraph D?

To show that birds' ability to flock is explained b 3 rules.

According to paragraphs B and C, a smart swarm works under which of the following conditions?

Group members must be in tune with and follow each other.

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W7 D4 Pathways 4 Unit 5 Lesson A Reading Comprehension

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This is a comprehension and vocabulary quiz based on the text "Smart swarm" from the book Pathways 4 RWCT.

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1
According to paragraphs L and M, what is the significance of the pink ball?
The robots' responses could have military applications.
The robots could identify hazardous objects by colour.
The robots' response could assist earthquake victims.
2
(Paragraph F) Which of the following best describes Craig Reynold's model for group leadership?
Leadership is reliant on other group members.
Leadership is concentrated in one authority figure.
Leadership is independent and individualistic.
3
Which option means: "force people or animals to leave the place where they're hiding."?
add up to
set in motion
flush out
4
In paragraph F, what is the meaning of "blazing the trail"?
forcing animals to communicate with each other
finishing an action
changing something so that is equal to something else
doing something for the first time as an example for others
5
According to paragraph R, __________ is NOT a characteristic of swarm intelligence.
relying on neighbors
quick response to signs
following commands
6
In paragraph K, which example of robot cooperation does the author note? The robots...
moved swiftly down the corridors using individual sonars.
dispersed, skillfully skirting walls and other objects.
did their duties without overlapping any of their efforts.
7
Which of these means "the essential idea"?
the bottom line
blazing the trail
a matter of life and death
8
Why does the author discuss Craig Reynold's boids in paragraph D?
To show that computer programs can mimic animal movements.
To establish his credibility as a comp. graphics researcher.
To show that birds' ability to flock is explained b 3 rules.
9
(Paragraphs X, Y, and Z) The adjective that best describes a herd is __________.
accurate
disordered
distressed
10
According to paragraphs B and C, a smart swarm works under which of the following conditions?
There has to be clear evidence of a threat or danger.
Group members must be in tune with and follow each other.
An authority figure needs to direct the group's actions.

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