The Table Below Gives the Wingspan, in Centimeters, and the Average

question 7

Multiple Choice

The table below gives the wingspan, in centimeters, and the average observed flying speeds, in knots, of various birds. Species Wingspan (cm) Flying Speed (knots) House Martin 28 30 Swallow 31 33 Thrush 45 34 Carrion Crow 49 35 Jackdaw 50 32 Based on these data, what is the flying speed of a Starling whose wingspan is 35 centimeters? Do not round any values in your calculations but round the final answer to the nearest knot.

• A)32
• B)31
• C)35
• D)34
• E)33

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