Self-study
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"Surprising" Phenomenon
Why does the Mississippi kite thrive in areas settled by humans, whereas other wildlife tends to struggle in such areas?
Objective
A hypothesis explaining this pattern must state a difference between the Mississippi kite and other wildlife that includes a distinction between towns and rural areas. This difference will result in kites’ numbers rising more quickly in towns than in rural areas.
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a
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This deepens the mystery. If kites are frequently disturbed in towns, then the fact the kites flourish there is even more unexpected.
b
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This does not explain why the kites succeed more often in towns than in rural areas. It is not implied that relatively large numbers of wild birds and animals would cause the kites to thrive.
c
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This states no difference between towns and rural areas that would explain the discrepancy. If the treaty has been enforced everywhere, then kite populations in neither area should be at risk from shooting.
d
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This refers to species other than the Mississippi kite. It rules out the possibility that it is impossible for a wild species to adapt to cities and towns, but does not explain why the kites thrive in those places.
e
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This explains why the Mississippi kites flourish in towns. Tree cover there is more dense, providing the kites with good habitat.