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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #39924 Short The adhesive disks
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You will see a video about the unique adaptations of tree frogs in their natural habitat. Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

The adhesive disks on the end of each toe of this tree frog enable it to move about the slippery tropical foliage. This female tree frog lays her eggs on the dark underside of leaves overhanging a pool of water. Here the young tadpoles begin to develop. They will hatch and fall into the water where they will complete their development. This tree frog's transparent underside is a window to its anatomy.

What is the purpose of the adhesive disks on the tree frog's toes?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

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Option 2: "To enable it to move about the slippery tropical foliage."

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly reflects the information provided in the text. The adhesive disks are specifically described as enabling the tree frog to navigate the slippery foliage, which is the main idea presented.

Option 1: "To help it camouflage with the foliage."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention camouflage as a function of the adhesive disks. The primary focus of the text is on the frog's ability to move in its environment, not on blending in with it.

Option 3: "To attract mates during the breeding season."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention mate attraction as a purpose of the adhesive disks. The focus is on movement and survival rather than reproduction.

Option 4: "To store food for its tadpoles."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not indicate that the adhesive disks serve any purpose related to food storage. The text discusses the frog's movement and egg-laying, not food storage.

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