ParadoxDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Lemurs in two different forests both become more active at night during the winter, but the ones in the forest where trees lose their leaves show a much larger shift to nighttime activity.
Reasoning: No conclusion (Fact Set).
Analysis: The paradox here is the difference in magnitude: why do the deciduous forest lemurs go 'more nocturnal' than the rain forest lemurs? The stimulus provides a huge hint by mentioning that deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter while rain forest canopies stay consistent. To resolve this, we need a reason why losing leaves would make daytime activity less desirable or nighttime activity more necessary. Look for an answer that links the lack of leaf cover to a factor like predator visibility or temperature regulation.
Reasoning: No conclusion (Fact Set).
Analysis: The paradox here is the difference in magnitude: why do the deciduous forest lemurs go 'more nocturnal' than the rain forest lemurs? The stimulus provides a huge hint by mentioning that deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter while rain forest canopies stay consistent. To resolve this, we need a reason why losing leaves would make daytime activity less desirable or nighttime activity more necessary. Look for an answer that links the lack of leaf cover to a factor like predator visibility or temperature regulation.
Passage Stimulus
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Unlock Full Passage19.Which one of the following, if true, most helps to explain the difference between the two lemur populations with respect to winter activity patterns?
Correct Answer
B
If both populations’ main predators are high-flying, sight-reliant daytime hunters, then the winter loss of leaves in the deciduous forest makes lemurs more exposed in daylight, boosting risk and driving a larger shift to nocturnal behavior there, while the rain forest’s consistent canopy keeps daytime risk steadier.
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