Context: Read the text about giant tortoises.
The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are home to the giant tortoise. These tortoises are massive, weighing nearly five hundred pounds. However, giant tortoises do not use much energy.
They often rest for up to sixteen hours a day. And when there is little water, giant tortoises might sleep for weeks at a time. This helps them save energy. Giant tortoises can live up to a year without food or water if they have to!
Life has not always been easy for giant tortoises, though. When people first arrived at the Galápagos Islands hundreds of years ago, they took many of the tortoises away. And some people hunted the tortoises for food and oil. Few tortoises are left on the island today. Luckily, many groups of people are now working to keep these giant animals safe. Hopefully, giant tortoises can roam the islands for many years to come.
When might a giant tortoise sleep for weeks at a time?
A. when there is not much water
B. when the tortoise is growing quickly
C. when it is cold outside
Select the correct answer from the given choices and respond with the letter of the chosen option.
Answer: A