Refer to the table.

-The table lists the net energy values of various seed types, along with the time associated with a bird's finding and obtaining the food. Rank the seed types in terms of the bird's likelihood (from highest to lowest) of choosing this seed if it is trying to maximize its energy intake.
A) A B C
B) A C B
C) B C A
D) C B A

Question

Refer to the table.
 
-The table lists the net energy values of various seed types, along with the time associated with a bird's finding and obtaining the food. Rank the seed types in terms of the bird's likelihood (from highest to lowest) of choosing this seed if it is trying to maximize its energy intake.
A) A > B > C 
B) A > C > B 
C) B > C > A 
D) C > B > A

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bird is likely to choose the seed type with the highest net energy value and the least time to obtain it. The ranking A > C > B suggests that seed A provides the highest energy intake relative to the time spent, followed by C, and then B.

Refer to the Table