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Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility?Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawaii, the South Pacific lands and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles.  What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs me several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days   Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility?  

A. The head librarian at a nationally renowned university

B. The editor of a prominent American newspaper

C. A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America

D. A wildlife photographer for a well-known nature periodical

Answer Explanation:

C. The credential that would increase the author's credibility for the topic of egg replacements in baking is "A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America." This credential indicates expertise in zoology and may include knowledge of the dietary habits and adaptations of various animals, which could be relevant to the topic of egg substitutes in baking.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Which of the following is a complex sentence?

    A. I brushed my teeth while the coffee brewed because time was running short

    B. Time was running short, so I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.

    C. I used the time while the coffee was brewing to brush my teeth

    D. I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up since time was running short.

    Answer Explanation

    Is complex as it contains an independent clause ("I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up") and a dependent clause ("Since time was running short") linked by the subordinating conjunction "since." This combination makes it a complex sentence.

     

  • Q #2: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day a day of hope that winter is over and springs be giving This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day for something similars the town of Punxsutawney. Pennyslyvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting ground Prawny P At the tum of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Cub to perpetuate the joy rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt a talent show, and a ball.  Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his bow to look for his shadow if he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvanian to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.   What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?

    A. An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.

    B. A record of weather patterns in the last decade

    C. A meimor from a member of the Groundhog Club

    D. A historical survey of customs in Pennslyania

    Answer Explanation

    B. The source that would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years would be: "A record of weather patterns in the last decade." Such a record would provide empirical data to assess the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions by comparing his predictions to actual weather conditions over an extended period.

  • Q #3: The clues in the sentence were so helpful, the reader was able to fathom the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt. Which of the following is a synonym for “fathom” as used in the sentence above?

    A. Ascertain

    B. Pronounce

    C. Sound

    D. Consider

    Answer Explanation

    A. The synonym of "fathom" is "Ascertain." In this context, "fathom" means to understand or comprehend, and "ascertain" carries a similar meaning.