Question

from \eureka dunes\
at first glance the eureka dunes appear desolate. what could possibly survive the hardships of this area? plants and animals must endure the shifting sands, as a windstorm could bury them alive or expose them to the drying sun. the dry surface is deceptive, for dunes can hold water like a sponge. the eureka dunes receive more rainfall than others in the death valley area because of their location at the western base of a mountain range that captures precipitation from passing storms. for perhaps 10,000 years these dunes have existed, providing a unique habitat for specialized lifeforms.... the isolation of eureka dunes from other dune fields has led to the development of endemic species of plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world.
(from \eureka dunes\ by national park service)
part a
what does the word endemic mean in the passage?

1. ancient
2. forgotten
3. native
4. weak

part b
which detail from the passage best supports the correct answer from part a?

1. \eureka dunes appear desolate\
2. \must endure the shifting sands\
3. \isolation of eureka dunes from other dune fields\
4. \found nowhere else in the world\

Explanation:

For Part A:

• The word "endemic" means native or restricted to a particular place. In the passage, it is used to describe species that are found nowhere else in the world, which aligns with the meaning of "native".

For Part B:

• The phrase "found nowhere else in the world" directly supports the meaning of "endemic" (native) as it emphasizes the uniqueness and restricted location of the species.

Answer:

Part A: 3. native
Part B: 4. "found nowhere else in the world"