To learn about the library’s resources.

She wants to point out the closest area containing copy machines. 

She assumes that he will need to do research there.

The student is looking for a book he used at his last school. 

Students sometimes mistakenly assume that the section contains literature books.

To compare active habitat selection with passive habitat selection.

To show that most habitat preferences in animals are learned.

To compare the habitat requirements of several bird species.

To examine the consequences of habitat selection by animals.

The protection of nests from predatory birds.

The relationship between human activity and habitat loss.

The relationship between habitat and reproductive success.

The advantages of habitats with low vegetation density.

The reproductive advantage that young warblers have over older warblers.

To explain the similar reproductive rates in the two habitats.

To explain the relation between a species’ population density and its nesting behavior.

To illustrate the advantages of a preferred habitat over a secondary habitat.

To illustrate the possible impact of making a poor habitat selection.

They were following a moving food supply.

Their preferred habitat was taken over by another bird species.

Their nesting sites were disturbed by human activity.

Their preferred habitat became too competitive.

She realizes that she just contradicted a statement she made earlier.

She is about to discuss another aspect of the topic. 

She thinks the answer to her question is obvious. 

She wants students to recall a case that she has already discussed.

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