Asked by Anita Kuchlewski on May 25, 2024
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Each question below is a plan for a process paragraph. The steps for each plan are not in the correct chronological order. For each plan, select the answer that numbers the steps in the proper time sequence. Because turtles are cold-blooded animals, they hibernate during the winter.
____ After finding the right place, they dig their winter home, bury themselves in the mud, and fall into a deep sleep.
____ As the weather begins to turn cold, turtles begin to seek a spot in the mud near a pond to spend the winter.
____ With the onset of spring, the ice on the pond melts and the thawing mud awakens these buried creatures to new life.
____ Throughout the winter, as they sleep, their metabolism remains low.
A) 3, 2, 1, 4
B) 4, 3, 1, 2
C) 2, 1, 4, 3
Hibernate
A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter, allowing survival through periods of reduced food availability.
Cold-blooded
Refers to organisms, such as reptiles and fish, that do not regulate their body temperature internally but rely on external sources.
Metabolism
The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms to convert food to energy, maintain cellular structure, and grow.
- Gain an understanding of the temporal layout of process steps.
Verified Answer
TA
Tushar AjudiyaJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct sequence starts with turtles seeking a spot as the weather cools, then they dig their winter home and sleep with low metabolism, and finally, they awaken in spring.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the temporal layout of process steps.