Question

have you ever wondered what bats do in the winter?
the answer depends on what kind of bat you are talking
about. some bats migrate to a warmer climate when the
temperature begins to drop. other bats hibernate.
bats that migrate fly to warmer climates in the winter.
they fly to places where they can find plenty of insects and
fruit to eat. some of these bats fly up to 800 miles to get
from their homes in the u.s. to their homes in mexico.
bats that hibernate stay in the same area year - round.
cave bats fly into caves and hibernate in groups of
hundreds of bats. having so many bats gathered together
helps them stay warm all winter. when summer comes
around, they live in trees and buildings. tree bats
hibernate in hollow trees during the winter. when the
weather warms up, they live in roosts in trees.

which of the following best summarizes the passage?
a. in the winter, some bats migrate to warmer climates where they can find food to eat. other bats stay
in the same place and hibernate in groups in caves or trees.
b. in the winter, cave bats hibernate in groups of hundreds. hibernating in groups helps the bats stay
warm throughout the long winter season.
c. tree bats roost in hollow trees and buildings. when the weather turns cold in the winter, bats will
hibernate in groups or migrate to a warm place like mexico.
d. bats migrate up to 800 miles away in mexico. in the warmth of mexico, they find plenty of insects
and fruit to eat. in the summer, they fly back to their homes.

Explanation:

The passage discusses different behaviors of bats in winter. Option A is incorrect as it only mentions some bats migrating and others hibernating but doesn't cover all aspects. Option B is incorrect as it only focuses on cave bats. Option D is incorrect as it only talks about one type of bat (the ones that migrate to Mexico). Option C correctly summarizes that tree bats roost in hollow trees and buildings and hibernate in groups or migrate to a warm place like Mexico.

Answer:

C. Tree bats roost in hollow trees and buildings. When the weather turns cold in the winter, bats will hibernate in groups or migrate to a warm place like Mexico.