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Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?

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A. Disinformation in the media falsely identifies climate change as the root cause of the cicada's near extinction.

B. Disinformation in the media is responsible for conflicting information about the cicada life cycle

C. Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles. ✓ Correct Answer

D. Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change.

Correct Answer:

Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles.

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A. The male and female mate in the trees.

B. The female makes a clicking sound.

C. Nymphs drop to the ground

D. The female deposits the eggs

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Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?

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A. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inexplicable.

B. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inspirational.

C. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical.

D. Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are global.

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Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?

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A. Roar

B. Noisy

C. Delicate

D. Predictable

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Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make a buzzing sound?

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A. To ward off predators

B. To locate food sources

C. To orient via echolocation

D. To attract a mate

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Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen?

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A. "...the female deposits the eggs into the bark."

B. "Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing..."

C. "...the cicada is a large, loud insect..."

D. "...the male cicada makes a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals..."

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Category: ATI TEAS
Subcategory: COMPREHENSIVE - ATI TEAS VII
Domain: Comprehensive ATI TEAS Tests
Answer Choices: 4

Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?

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Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?

Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?

Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make a buzzing sound?

Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen?

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