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ID: SAT-RW-II-050
Section: SAT Reading & Writing (RW) – Information and Ideas
Topic: Central Ideas and Details
Difficulty level: Easy

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The archerfish hunts by firing a jet of water from its mouth to knock insects off leaves that overhang the water. Aiming from just below the surface is no small feat, because light bends as it crosses from air into water, so an insect never sits quite where it appears to a fish looking up. Young archerfish miss often, yet they sharpen their aim with practice, and researchers have found that a fish can also improve by watching another fish take a shot. Once the prey drops, the shooter must reach it before nearby fish do, so speed and accuracy together decide how well a hunter eats.

According to the text, what is one reason it is difficult for an archerfish to aim its jet accurately?

AInsects on overhanging leaves can sense the fish below and dart away before the jet reaches them.

BLight bends as it passes from air into water, so an insect is not located exactly where it appears to the fish.

CWhile it is still taking aim, the archerfish must compete with nearby fish for the same target.

DA young archerfish is unable to improve its aim by watching an experienced fish hunt.

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