Reading — True/False/Not Given
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What this topic is really about
The passage does not provide a specific percentage of the ocean's volume where sunlight never reaches.. Not Given.
Bioluminescence is more common in the deep ocean than on land.. The passage states that "the overwhelming majority of bioluminescent species are marine, and the phenomenon is especially widespread in the deep sea," which supports the statement as True.
See the mechanism
The passage states that the majority of bioluminescent species are marine and the phenomenon is widespread in the deep sea. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.
An exam-style question, fully explained
The passage suggests that bioluminescence is more common in the deep ocean than on land.
- Identify what the question tests: The passage suggests that bioluminescence is more common in the deep ocean than on land..
- The passage states that "the overwhelming majority of bioluminescent species are marine, and the phenomenon is especially widespread in the deep sea," which supports the statement as True.
- Why it matters: The passage states that the majority of bioluminescent species are marine and the phenomenon is widespread in the deep sea. This information directly supports the statement, making it True. The passage provides a clear indication of the prevalence of bioluminescence in different environments.
Traps the examiner sets
- Some readers may misinterpret the passage or overlook the specific details about the deep sea, leading them to choose False or Not Given. However, the passage clearly indicates that bioluminescence is especially common in the deep ocean.
- Many test‑takers assume that any light‑producing process must involve sunlight and overlook the passage’s mention of cold light occurring without it.
- Some readers may mistakenly think that the passage implies a specific percentage or that the information can be inferred, but it is actually not given. The passage only describes the condition of the deep sea without providing quantitative data.
- Some test-takers may misinterpret the meaning of 'accelerates' or overlook the direct statement in the passage, leading them to choose False or Not Given.
- Some readers may mistakenly assume that European coffeehouses were the first due to the global influence of European culture, but the passage clearly states the opposite. The correct sequence of events is often overlooked due to preconceived notions about the origins of coffeehouses.
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