SSAT Reading Question 142: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 142

2. According to the passage, studying chimpanzees is helpful because

  • A. their hunting habits can be replicated by humans
  • B. they are an endangered species
  • C. anthropologists may learn more about human evolution
  • D. they are hunted by larger animals

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

The passage states, "At that time, there was not much known about chimpanzees, and scientists hoped that studying these animals would lead to insights about human evolution."

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