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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #50190 Yellowstone Bison
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Yellowstone  is  the  only  place  in  the  United  States  where  bison  have  lived  continuously  since  prehistoric  times.  Yellowstone  bison  are  exceptional  because  they    the  nation’s  largest  bison  population  on  public  land.  This  population  has  thousands  of  individuals  that  are  allowed  to  roam  relatively  freely  over  the  expansive  landscape  of  Yellowstone  National  Park  and  some  nearby  areas  of  Montana.  They  also    wild  behavior  like  their  ancient  ancestors,  congregating  during  the  breeding  season  to  compete  for  mates,  as  well  as  migration  and  exploration  that  result  in  the  use  of  new  habitat  areas.  These  behaviors  have  enabled  the  successful  restoration  of  a  population  that  was  on  the    of  extinction  just  over  a  century  ago.  However,  some  Yellowstone  bison  are  infected  with  brucellosis,  a  livestock  disease  that  can  be    to  wild  bison  and  elk  as  well  as  to  cattle  through  contact  with  infected  fetal  tissue.  To  prevent  conflicts  with  ranching  and  other  activities  outside  the  park,  the  National  Park  Service  works  with  other  federal,  state,  and  tribal  agencies  to  manage  and  develop  policies  for  bison  access  to    in  Montana.

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Correct answer: comprise

Explanation: The word 'comprise' is used correctly here to indicate that Yellowstone bison make up the largest bison population, aligning with the grammatical structure of the sentence. It fits contextually as it refers to the composition of the population, which is the focus of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Comprise' means to consist of or be made up of, indicating that Yellowstone bison are part of the larger group of the nation's bison population.

Wrong options:

  • congregate: 'Congregate' means to gather together, which does not fit the context of describing the composition of the population.
  • consist: 'Consist' is often used with 'of' (e.g., consist of), making it grammatically incorrect in this structure without that preposition.
  • compromise: 'Compromise' refers to making concessions or settling differences, which is unrelated to the context of population composition.
Correct answer: exhibit

Explanation: The word 'exhibit' is appropriate here as it indicates that Yellowstone bison display or show wild behavior, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Exhibit' means to show or display, indicating that the bison demonstrate behaviors similar to their ancestors.

Wrong options:

  • disregard: 'Disregard' means to ignore, which contradicts the context of showing behavior and does not fit grammatically.
  • resist: 'Resist' implies opposing or fighting against something, which does not align with the context of displaying behavior.
  • encourage: 'Encourage' means to promote or support, which does not fit the context of describing the actions of the bison.
Correct answer: brink

Explanation: The word 'brink' is correctly used to indicate the edge or verge of extinction, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Brink' refers to the edge or point just before a significant change, in this case, extinction.

Wrong options:

  • brine: 'Brine' refers to salty water, which is unrelated to the context of extinction and does not fit grammatically.
  • danger: 'Danger' implies a state of risk but does not convey the specific idea of being on the verge of extinction as 'brink' does.
  • brindle: 'Brindle' refers to a color pattern in animals and is irrelevant to the context of extinction.
Correct answer: transmitted

Explanation: The word 'transmitted' is appropriate as it indicates that the disease can be passed from one organism to another, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Transmitted' means to pass on or spread, particularly in the context of diseases.

Wrong options:

  • transplanted: 'Transplanted' refers to moving something from one place to another, which does not fit the context of disease spread.
  • transported: 'Transported' means to carry something from one place to another, which is not the correct action in the context of disease transmission.
  • transgressed: 'Transgressed' means to violate a rule or boundary, which does not apply to the context of disease transmission.
Correct answer: habitat

Explanation: The word 'habitat' is correctly used to refer to the natural environment where bison can live, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Habitat' refers to the natural home or environment of an animal, which is relevant to the context of bison access.

Wrong options:

  • habitat: This option is repeated and should not be considered a wrong option; it is the correct answer.
  • habitant: 'Habitant' refers to an inhabitant or resident, which does not fit the context of describing the environment for bison.
  • food: 'Food' refers to what animals eat, which is not the same as their living environment and does not fit the context.

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