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1. Why does the author think the name "murder hornets" is not
appropriate?
Mark only one oval.
A. People misunderstand giant hornets. They do not kill anything.
B. Many insects and animals kill but do not have such negative names.
C. Scientific names are the only names that should ever be used when discussing
animals.
D. The insect looks more like a bird. "Sparrow wasp" is a more accurate name.

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Explanation: The Asian Giant Hornet will attack if it feels like it’s threatened or your near its nest, they only attack if they are provoked and they don’t attack for no reason, so the name "murder hornet" doesn’t suit them at all. And the insect does look like a bird so D
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