The student wants to emphasize a similarity between the two sea turtle species. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
Among the seven species of sea turtle is the olive ridley sea turtle, which can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.
B
The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is referred to as Lepidochelys kempii, while the olive ridley sea turtle is referred to as Lepidochelys olivacea.
C
Both the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and the olive ridley sea turtle can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.
D
The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) and the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) are different species.
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence emphasizes a similarity between the two sea turtle species: both can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The sentence indicates that the olive ridley sea turtle is one of seven species of sea turtle; it fails to mention the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. The sentence emphasizes a difference between the two sea turtle species rather than a similarity.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence emphasizes a difference between the two sea turtle species rather than a similarity.