While many birds may perish shortly after their first breeding season, some can thrive for several years once their offspring have been successfully raised. Among these are certain birds that contribute positively to their environment—such as sparrows. Which one of the following can be properly inferred from the information above?

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A) Most sparrows live well beyond the breeding season that follows them.

B) Birds that do not contribute significantly to the environment are more likely to die after their first breeding season.

C) The survival of the species is more important than the survival of individual birds in most bird populations.

D) Not all sparrows that breed die shortly after their first breeding season.

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E) Most birds are born independent and do not require care from adult birds.

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The passage states that while many birds die shortly after breeding, some can live for years after raising their young. It specifically mentions that certain birds, like sparrows, contribute positively to the…

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ConqApr 27, 2025

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hariFeb 14, 2025

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

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Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.