Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the (iv) blank.

The white shark is at the top of the (i) _____ food chain. The (ii) ___ system is different from that of other sharks. Its (iii) __ temperature is about three to five degrees Celsius above water temperature. This speeds up its (iv) _____ and adds to its strength and endurance.

  1. digestion

  2. circulatory

  3. blood

  4. marine
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Explanation

The sentence states that the shark's body temperature being above water temperature 'speeds up its _____'. 'Digestion' is the correct answer because metabolic processes (including digestion) are accelerated by higher body temperatures. This increased metabolic rate contributes to the shark's strength and endurance as mentioned.

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