ParadoxDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Gazelles run normally when chased by trucks, but they perform a high-jumping maneuver called 'stotting' when they see lions, even though it wastes energy and makes them more visible.
Reasoning: N/A
Analysis: The paradox here is that a survival-oriented animal is engaging in a behavior that seems to make it more vulnerable during a predator encounter. To resolve this, we need a piece of information that explains how jumping high actually provides a survival advantage that outweighs the energy loss and visibility. Perhaps stotting serves as a signal to the lion that the gazelle is in peak physical condition and would be too difficult to catch, effectively discouraging the hunt before it even begins.
Reasoning: N/A
Analysis: The paradox here is that a survival-oriented animal is engaging in a behavior that seems to make it more vulnerable during a predator encounter. To resolve this, we need a piece of information that explains how jumping high actually provides a survival advantage that outweighs the energy loss and visibility. Perhaps stotting serves as a signal to the lion that the gazelle is in peak physical condition and would be too difficult to catch, effectively discouraging the hunt before it even begins.
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Unlock Full Passage3.Which one of the following would, if true, most help to resolve the apparent paradox described above?
Correct Answer
C
If predators read stotting as a signal of strength and low capture likelihood, they may forgo the chase. That benefit explains why leaping—despite its costs—serves a defensive function.
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