Refer to the Figure

question 4

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
Northwestern crows fly to 5 meters high (indicated by the arrow) to drop whelks in an effort to open and eat them. Based on the figure, crows should prefer to choose

• A) large whelks, because their high caloric benefit outweighs their high cost in handling time.
• B) large whelks, because they require the lowest handling time for the highest energy benefit.
• C) medium whelks, because they provide the optimal balance between energy benefit and cost in handling time.
• D) small whelks, because they are easiest to find and therefore have the lowest cost in search time.

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Definitions:

Mens Rea

A legal principle that refers to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.

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Mens Rea

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