Engine Noise from boats

Answer choices

1. A

   Contradiction3% picked this

   younger killer whales are better able to tolerate engine noise from boats than

   If engine noise damages whales’ hearing over time, it’s more likely that older whales would be more able to tolerate engine noise, since they would be less likely to hear it in the first place.

   3%
2. B

   Out of Scope3% picked this

   killer whales are less likely to attempt to communicate with one another when boat engines

   When killer whales attempt to communicate is not discussed in the statements.

   3%
3. C

   Correct93% picked this

   noise from boat engines may impair killer whales’ ability

   Why this is right

   Since engine noise from boats can damage killer whales’ hearing, it may impair their ability to communicate.

   Skill tested: Most Supported · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   93%
4. D

   Out of Scope1% picked this

   killer whales are most likely to prefer areas where boat traffic is

   The areas preferred by killer whales is not discussed in the statements.

   1%
5. E

   Out of Scope1% picked this

   killer whales would probably be more successful in finding food if boats did not travel

   How successful whales would be in finding food is not discussed in the statements.

   1%