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21 November, 01:22

The world's largest tortoises can be found on the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean west of Ecuador. These gargantuan tortoises can grow to be over five feet in length and have been known to weigh more than 550 pounds. Some Galapagos tortoises have been big and strong enough to carry a man. Based on the passage above, what does gargantuan mean? A. huge B. scarce C. warm-blooded D. desert-dwelling

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  1. 21 November, 01:54
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    The correct answer is option A. Huge.

    Explanation:

    The word gargantuan is a synonym for huge. This word is used to describe the largest tortoises of the Galapagos Islands.

    These turtles weigh up to 400 kg and measure 2 meters. It is considered the largest species of living land turtle and one of the longest-lived animals ever known, with an average life span of 150 years.

    They are vegetarians and are able to live for many months without food or water.
  2. 21 November, 05:13
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    A. Huge

    because the passage is talking about how large the tortoise is, the word gargantuan (enormous) works with choice A
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