Choose the correct dwelling-place analogy to complete the pair: “‘Hare’ is related to ‘Burrow’, in the same way ‘Owl’ is related to …” Select the place most typically associated with an owl’s dwelling or nesting.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Nest

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Dwelling analogies associate animals with their typical homes. A hare is famously linked with a burrow. We should select the counterpart that commonly denotes where an owl resides or raises young.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Hare → burrow (underground dwelling).
  • Owls: many species nest in tree hollows, cavities, or constructed nests; some inhabit barns (e.g., barn owl).
  • We seek the general category term most universally applicable.


Concept / Approach:
“Nest” is the general term for a bird’s dwelling site for eggs/young. Although some owls use barns or cavities, the broad, canonical term across bird species is “nest,” making it the best parallel to “burrow” in generality.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Keep relation type consistent: animal → dwelling.2) Map owl → nest (general avian dwelling term).3) Prefer universal category over a specific human structure.


Verification / Alternative check:
Bird biology references treat “nest” as the standard term for breeding sites. “Barn” applies strongly to barn owls but is not universal across owl species.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Hole: Too generic; not specifically avian.
  • Hive: For bees; not birds.
  • Barn: Specific to some owls; not general.
  • Tree: Location where a nest may be, but not the dwelling structure itself.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing specific locales (barn, tree) with the dwelling structure (nest). Choose the general avian dwelling term.


Final Answer:
Nest

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