Question

galápagos penguins (spheniscus mendiculus) are notable for being the only penguin species living near the equator. they have a number of physiological adaptations that allow them to survive tropical temperatures. first, they have less feathers and body fat than other penguins. second, they have bare skin around their eyes and at the base of their bills, which aids in radiating heat away from their bodies. lastly, their small size allows them to cool down more efficiently than larger penguin species. which choice best states the overall structure of the text? choose 1 answer: a it introduces an animal species and then lists ways that species has adapted to its environment. b it states a common theory about an animal species and then presents evidence that contradicts the theory. c it mentions a region of the world and then gives examples of animals that inhabit that region. d it describes an animal species and then compares that species with another closely related species.

Explanation:

The text first introduces the Galápagos penguins (an animal species). Then it lists three physiological adaptations (less feathers and body fat, bare skin around eyes and base of bills, small size) that help them survive in the tropical environment (their environment). Option A matches this structure. Option B is wrong as there's no common theory and contradictory evidence. Option C is incorrect as it's not about a region and animals in it. Option D is wrong as there's no comparison with another closely - related species.

Answer:

A. It introduces an animal species and then lists ways that species has adapted to its environment.