Question

the desert environment presents some of the harshest climate conditions on earth. yet, many organisms not only survive, but actually thrive in the desert. these creatures do things to live in the heat. for example, some animals are nocturnal and will only venture from their homes during the night when the temperatures are cool and the harsh, scorching sun is absent. some animals locate necessary water in seeds and plants when ground water is nonexistent. others enter a state of dormancy when the days become too hot and the vegetation becomes too dry. still other desert residents dissipate heat that they have absorbed from their environment. for instance, many desert mammals have long appendages that will release heat when they have retreated to shady locations. choose the best way to revise the underlined phrase so that the essay maintains a consistent style. a have ways around the awful temperatures b have learned to adapt to their surroundings c are able to survive by changing up the way they live d have certain tricks they can do that allow them to live here

Explanation:

The original text has a formal and academic tone. Option B “have learned to adapt to their surroundings” is concise, formal, and fits well with the overall style of the text. Option A “have ways around the awful temperatures” uses the informal word “awful”. Option C “are able to survive by changing up the way they live” has the informal phrasal verb “change up”. Option D “have certain tricks they can do that allow them to live here” is too colloquial with “tricks” and “here”.

Answer:

B. have learned to adapt to their surroundings