A New Zoo Is Being Built in the Town

question 25

Multiple Choice

A new zoo is being built in the town. The zoo will be partitioned into six different habitats (Polar, Tropical, Temperate, Savanna, Desert, and Tide Pools) . Donors have given enough money to purchase 48 interactive touch-screen educational tools. These touch-screens will be apportioned to the different habitats based on the number of different species on display. The table below gives the number of species on display in each habitat.

-Based on the scenario above, what is the standard quota for Savanna?

• A) 1.2
• B) 5.0
• C) 8.7
• D) 9.6
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Vesuvian Creatures

Imaginary or mythological beings associated with or inspired by the characteristics of Mount Vesuvius or volcanic environments in general.

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus registered by the sensory receptors, e.g., the patterns of light on the retina.

Retinal Image

The image projected onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, which is then processed by the brain to form visual perception.

Shelf

A flat, horizontal surface designed for the storage and display of items.