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NATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone Bears

Over the years, there have been countless fans
of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Yogi
Bear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and old
alike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this
(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as they
attempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-up
land of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people think
about where the ideas for these cartoons characters
come from, which brings up an interesting point: do
(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic baskets
and unattended campsites? Anyone who has watched
an episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-
ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. The
thing which must be explored, then, is which of those
(15) humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-
Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’s
normal behaviors.
Remarkably enough, bears have been known to
seek out food from some unlikely sources, including
(20) picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,
insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summer
and fall to build up fat stores so as to have energy
enough to last them through their winter hibernations.
Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted
(25) reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-
erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently they
will gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-
teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidents
involving bears entering campsites in search of food.
(30) Although this behavior may seem strange, it is
no more than the result of nature equipping bears with
a variety of traits that allow them to remain well fed
in increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,
the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color
(35) vision and has been observed by scientists using its
color vision to distinguish between varying food items
at close range. On top of this, all bears have an acute
sense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lips
to locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the
(40) bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-
ing them the ability to open closed containers if they
believe food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-
tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears will
maintain vast territories in order to obtain food from
(45) a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleep
cycles in areas where there is a large degree of human
activity, either feasting on road-side garbage during the
day or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.
Yet another strange but true comparison is that
(50) Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationship
much like the ones that will form between wild bears
when several animals find themselves sharing a limited
number of food sources. Generally solitary, black bears
will create a hierarchical order in situations where paths
(55) cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animals
remain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that any
black bears in nature would actually send a cub after a
camper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that might
inspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.
(60) Though many of the features of the comical Yogi
Bear are likely the result of pure imagination, there
is scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.
Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctive
feeding behaviors of the American black bear match
(65) remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-
prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientific
facts such as these should make everyone think twice
the next time they sit down to watch Saturday morning
cartoons.
Q. As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:
  • a)
    small.
  • b)
    sharp.
  • c)
    reduced.
  • d)
    abnormal.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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The best answer is b. In the third paragraph, especially the line following the mention of an acute sense of smell, the passage states, “these sensory talents contribute to the bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giving them the ability to open closed containers if they believe food is inside.” This connection between closed containers and a sense of smell implies that the bears’ sense of smell is very accurate, or sharp.
Words such as small, reduced, or abnormal do not fit with an idea of specificity.
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The best answer is b. In the third paragraph, especially the line following the mention of an acute sense of smell, the passage states, “these sensory talents contribute to the bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giving them the ability to open closed containers if they believe food is inside.” This connection between closed containers and a sense of smell implies that the bears’ sense of smell is very accurate, or sharp.
Words such as small, reduced, or abnormal do not fit with an idea of specificity.
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Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for ACT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageNATURAL SCIENCE: Those Jellystone BearsOver the years, there have been countless fansof the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character YogiBear. The cartoon series enjoyed by young and oldalike revolved mostly around the misadventures of this(5) loveable bear and his sidekick Boo-Boo as theyattempted to snag “pic-a-nic” baskets in the made-upland of Jellystone Park. It’s not often that people thinkabout where the ideas for these cartoons characterscome from, which brings up an interesting point: do(10) bears actually search for food left in picnic basketsand unattended campsites? Anyone who has watchedan episode of Yogi Bear can see that the bears’ behav-ior goes far beyond the limits of what is natural. Thething which must be explored, then, is which of those(15)humorous antics were license on the part of Hanna-Barbera, and which were actually based on the bear’snormal behaviors.Remarkably enough, bears have been known toseek out food from some unlikely sources, including(20)picnic baskets, on top of their usual diet of berries,insects, and fish. Bears work throughout the summerand fall to build up fat stores so as to have energyenough to last them through their winter hibernations.Related to this is their need to replenish their depleted(25)reserves when they wake up in the spring. Food is gen-erally scarce in the early spring, and consequently theywill gladly indulge in any foods that are high in pro-teins or fats. This is the main reason for many incidentsinvolving bears entering campsites in search of food.(30)Although this behavior may seem strange, it isno more than the result of nature equipping bears witha variety of traits that allow them to remain well fedin increasingly human-populated habitats. Specifically,the American black bear, Ursus americanus, has color(35)vision and has been observed by scientists using itscolor vision to distinguish between varying food itemsat close range. On top of this, all bears have an acutesense of smell and can use their especially sensitive lipsto locate food. These sensory talents contribute to the(40)bears’ remarkably high intelligence and curiosity, giv-ing them the ability to open closed containers if theybelieve food is inside. Their exploratory and naviga-tional skills are also worthy of note—most bears willmaintain vast territories in order to obtain food from(45)a variety of sources. Bears may even vary their sleepcycles in areas where there is a large degree of humanactivity, either feasting on road-side garbage during theday or scouring campsites for leftovers at night.Yet another strange but true comparison is that(50)Yogi and Boo-Boo have developed a social relationshipmuch like the ones that will form between wild bearswhen several animals find themselves sharing a limitednumber of food sources. Generally solitary, black bearswill create a hierarchical order in situations where paths(55)cross in pursuit of food, so as to assure that all animalsremain adequately fed. While it is unlikely that anyblack bears in nature would actually send a cub after acamper’s lunch, the behavioral relationships that mightinspire the creation of such a story are indeed real.(60)Though many of the features of the comical YogiBear are likely the result of pure imagination, thereis scientific fact behind at least some of his activities.Despite his apperance as a brown bear, the distinctivefeeding behaviors of the American black bear match(65)remarkably well with the habits of the cartoonish cul-prit. The uncanny truth behind little known scientificfacts such as these should make everyone think twicethe next time they sit down to watch Saturday morningcartoons.Q.As it is used in line 37, the word acute most nearly means:a)small.b)sharp.c)reduced.d)abnormal.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.
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