Test: 4th Grade Science

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Meerkats are animals that live in “clans” or “mobs” with a range of 20 to 50 members. They are great at digging and can have as many as five burrows for their clans to live and sleep in. Each clan has a sentry, or guard, who watches for predators while other meerkats search for food. Their excellent eyesight allows them to see very clearly to avoid both ground and aerial attacks. When the sentry becomes aware of an impending attack, it uses a series of whistles or barks to inform the mob of the threat’s urgency.

Based on the passage, if a sentry were to spot an eagle overhead, which of the following would MOST LIKELY be its response?

The sentry would attack the predator to protect the clan

The sentry would hide in the burrow

The sentry would likely not see the predator until it’s too late

The sentry would alert the mob of danger

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