Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Entry Exam
Passage / Scenario
The Farallon's are now home to the world's largest population of western gull. Seals have returned, as well as otters and sea lions, which in turn attracts great white sharks. The combination of sharks, underwater currents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallon's their nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a few adventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the 30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest person completed the journey in 14 hours.Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called 'The Devil's Teeth'?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The author mentions that the Farallon Islands are home to sharks, otters, sea lions, and seals, which attract great white sharks. Additionally, the combination of sharks, underwater currents, and a jagged coastline are probably what earned the islands the nickname 'Devil's Teeth.' This evidence supports choice A, as it directly links the presence of sharks, choppy currents, and a jagged coastline to the speculated reason behind the islands' nickname.