Although Some Sharks Close Their Eyes Just Before They Bite

question 59

Multiple Choice

Although some sharks close their eyes just before they bite, their bites are on target. Researchers have noted that sharks often misdirect their bites at metal objects and that they can find batteries buried under sand. This evidence suggests that sharks keep track of their prey during the split second before they bite in the same way that ________.

• A) a rattlesnake finds a mouse in its burrow
• B) an insect avoids being stepped on
• C) a star-nosed mole locates its prey in tunnels
• D) a platypus locates its prey in a muddy river

Comprehend the principles of the World Trade Organization and the significance of most favoured nation status.

Identify the role of tariffs in international trade and their impact on local firms and foreign competition.

Understand the structure and member countries of major trade agreements like NAFTA and the European Union.

Recognize the arguments for and against large trade agreements such as NAFTA.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

Failure To Thrive (FTT)

A disorder of infancy and early childhood characterized by variable eating and inadequate gains in weight.

Voracious Eaters

Individuals or animals with a very keen or insatiable appetite for food.

Motor Development

The progression of muscular coordination and the ability of individuals to move and control their bodies.