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Researchers tracked several songbirds on their annual migration from Canada to South America. Each songbird traveled a total distance of 3,200 to 4,000 kilometers (km) in a total time of 72 to 96 hours (h) without stopping.

Based on the information provided, select values for the minimum possible average speed and the maximum possible average speed for one of the songbirds that the researchers tracked on this annual migration. Make only two selections, one in each column.

Ans:
Minimum Average Speed: 33 1/3 km/hr
Maximum Average Speed: 55 5/9 km/hr

Please explain how to derive to the correct answer given above ?

arunk18981 · Answer

Researchers tracked several songbirds on their annual migration from Canada to South America. Each songbird traveled a total distance of 3,200 to 4,000 kilometers (km) in a total time of 72 to 96 hours (h) without stopping.

Based on the information provided, select values for the minimum possible average speed and the maximum possible average speed for one of the songbirds that the researchers tracked on this annual migration. Make only two selections, one in each column.

Ans:
Minimum Average Speed: 33 1/3 km/hr
Maximum Average Speed: 55 5/9 km/hr

Please explain how to derive to the correct answer given above ?

Apt0810 · Answer

Average speed is = Total distance/Total time

Max possible average speed is when distance is max and time is min
=4000/72= 55 5/9 km/hr
Min possible average speed is when distance is min and time is max= 3200/96 = 100/3 = 33 1/3 km/hr

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mangioluci · Answer

Sorry for the detour, but I asked chatGPT for more information about migrations.

Here it is:

Yes, it is possible for certain bird species, including songbirds, to fly long distances without rest during migration. Here’s why and how:

1. Adaptations for Long-Distance Flight
Many migratory birds have special adaptations that enable them to sustain long flights:

Efficient Fat Storage: Birds accumulate fat before migration, which provides a dense energy source. They can use this fat reserve to sustain themselves for the entire journey.
Streamlined Bodies: Birds have streamlined bodies and specialized wing shapes that minimize drag and allow for efficient long-distance flight.

2. Physiological Adaptations
High Metabolic Rate: During migration, birds can increase their metabolic rate significantly, allowing them to burn energy efficiently.
Flight Muscle Adaptation: The flight muscles, especially the pectoral muscles, are highly developed and have a high capacity for aerobic metabolism.
Sleep While Flying: Some birds can engage in a behavior called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, where one half of their brain sleeps while the other half remains awake. This allows them to rest without stopping.

3. Favorable Wind Patterns
Birds often time their migrations with favorable wind currents, such as trade winds, which can help them cover long distances without expending as much energy.

4. Examples of Long Non-Stop Flights
The Bar-tailed Godwit holds the record for the longest non-stop flight by a bird, traveling over 11,000 km from Alaska to New Zealand in about 9 days.
The Blackpoll Warbler, a small songbird, migrates from North America to South America, flying non-stop over the Atlantic Ocean for up to 88 hours.

In Conclusion
While it may seem surprising, certain birds are indeed capable of flying 3,200 to 4,000 km in 72 to 96 hours without rest, thanks to their physiological and behavioral adaptations.

Sebastian55 · Answer

since you're looking for max and minimum, you use the extreme cases, longest distance / shortest tiem and shortest distance / longest time and you get the answers.

Minimum possible average speed (km/h)	Maximum possible average speed (km/h)
		\(33\frac{1}{3}\)
		\(41\frac{2}{3}\)
		\(42\frac{6}{7}\)
		\(44\frac{4}{9}\)
		\(50\)
		\(55\frac{5}{9}\)

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