Question

In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

• A. Explaining adaptations that enable the terrestrial snake to cope with the effects of gravitational pressure on its circulatory system.
• B. Comparing the circulatory system of the sea snake with that of the terrestrial snake.
• C. Explaining why the circulatory system of the terrestrial snake is different from that of the sea snake.
• D. Pointing out features of the terrestrial snake's cardiovascular system that make it superior to that of the sea snake.
• E. Explaining how the sea snake is able to neutralize the effects of gravitational pressure on its circulatory system.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Explaining adaptations that enable the terrestrial snake to cope with the effects of gravitational pressure on its circulatory system.

The given passage talks about the adaptations that enable the terrestrial snake to cope with the effects of gravitational pressure on its circulatory system. Thus, option A is the correct answer out of all the options.