Trang chủ
/
Sinh học
/
Cau 36(1 diem): Text 1 The evolution of the bristlecone pine, with its ability to survive in the harsh climate of the White Mountains, is an exceptional study in adaptation.With a life span of up to 5,000 years, these trees thrive where few others can, adapting to severe temperature shifts, nutrient-poor soil,and high altitudes. Scientists speculate that one secret to their longevity is their capacity to increase the density of their wood in response to such challenging environme conditions. Text 2 Botanist Amelia Vasquez and her team argue that the secret to the bristlecone pine's resilience lies in its seemingly unremarkable bark. Given the tree's exposure to the arid, high-altitude environment, it would appear to be at the mercy of these conditions. Yet,according to Vasquez, the tree's bark is its first line of defense containing unique compounds that enable the bristlecone pine to resist the intense solar radiation and dehydration that come with its habitat. How would Vasquez and her team (Text 2)most likely interpret the information presented in Text 1? They would acknowledge it as an additional explanation for the A bristlecone pine's longevity,noting the interplay between internal and external factors. They would reject it,asserting that it overemphasizes the tree's B internal adjustments and disregards the vital role of its external defenses. C They would consider it outdated, as their findings have demonstrated the paramount,importance of the tree'sbark. D They would concur with it, positing that a denser wood composition could potentially support a more resilient bark.

Câu hỏi

Cau 36(1 diem):
Text 1
The evolution of the bristlecone pine, with its ability to survive in the harsh climate of the White Mountains, is an
exceptional study in adaptation.With a life span of up to 5,000 years, these trees thrive where few others can,
adapting to severe temperature shifts, nutrient-poor soil,and high altitudes. Scientists speculate that one secret to
their longevity is their capacity to increase the density of their wood in response to such challenging
environme conditions.
Text 2
Botanist Amelia Vasquez and her team argue that the secret to the bristlecone pine's resilience lies in its
seemingly unremarkable bark. Given the tree's exposure to the arid, high-altitude environment, it would appear to
be at the mercy of these conditions. Yet,according to Vasquez, the tree's bark is its first line of defense containing
unique compounds that enable the bristlecone pine to resist the intense solar radiation and dehydration that
come with its habitat.
How would Vasquez and her team (Text 2)most likely interpret the information presented in Text 1?
They would acknowledge it as an additional explanation for the
A bristlecone pine's longevity,noting the interplay between internal
and external factors.
They would reject it,asserting that it overemphasizes the tree's
B internal adjustments and disregards the vital role of its external
defenses.
C
They would consider it outdated, as their findings have
demonstrated the paramount,importance of the tree'sbark.
D
They would concur with it, positing that a denser wood composition
could potentially support a more resilient bark.
zoom-out-in

Cau 36(1 diem): Text 1 The evolution of the bristlecone pine, with its ability to survive in the harsh climate of the White Mountains, is an exceptional study in adaptation.With a life span of up to 5,000 years, these trees thrive where few others can, adapting to severe temperature shifts, nutrient-poor soil,and high altitudes. Scientists speculate that one secret to their longevity is their capacity to increase the density of their wood in response to such challenging environme conditions. Text 2 Botanist Amelia Vasquez and her team argue that the secret to the bristlecone pine's resilience lies in its seemingly unremarkable bark. Given the tree's exposure to the arid, high-altitude environment, it would appear to be at the mercy of these conditions. Yet,according to Vasquez, the tree's bark is its first line of defense containing unique compounds that enable the bristlecone pine to resist the intense solar radiation and dehydration that come with its habitat. How would Vasquez and her team (Text 2)most likely interpret the information presented in Text 1? They would acknowledge it as an additional explanation for the A bristlecone pine's longevity,noting the interplay between internal and external factors. They would reject it,asserting that it overemphasizes the tree's B internal adjustments and disregards the vital role of its external defenses. C They would consider it outdated, as their findings have demonstrated the paramount,importance of the tree'sbark. D They would concur with it, positing that a denser wood composition could potentially support a more resilient bark.

expert verifiedXác minh chuyên gia

Giải pháp

4.0(138 phiếu bầu)
avatar
Thành Nhânchuyên gia · Hướng dẫn 6 năm

Trả lời

B

Giải thích

This question is about interpreting texts and understanding the viewpoints of different authors on the same topic. In Text 1, the focus is on the bristlecone pine's ability to adapt to harsh climates, emphasizing its capacity to increase the density of its wood. Text 2, on the other hand, highlights the role of the tree's bark in its resilience, suggesting that the tree's defense mechanisms are more important than its internal adjustments. The question asks how Vasquez and her team would most likely interpret the information presented in Text 1. Given the emphasis on the bark in Text 2, it seems likely that they would reject the focus on internal adjustments presented in Text 1, asserting that it overemphasizes the tree's internal adjustments and disregards the vital role of its external defenses. Therefore, the answer is B.