Question

7 "As a scientist at the University of Acme, Giles researches the migration patterns of monarch butterflies. His team has tracked monarchs in the Americas and found that in September, October, and November, monarchs are concentrated in central Mexico." In the above passage, the bolded word "concentrated" is most likely to mean: ★ A gathered together B focused on a subject intense D paid attention to​

Answer 1

In the context of the passage, the word "concentrated" is most likely to mean "gathered together". This refers to the fact that during the months of September, October, and November, the monarch butterflies are primarily found in one area, which is central Mexico. The butterflies have migrated there and are thus "concentrated" or gathered together in that region. Therefore, the correct answer is A: gathered together.