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The hiker looked at the moss growing on the north side of the trees to find his way back. What can you infer about the hiker?
AHe is a scientist studying moss.
BHe knows how to use nature for navigation.
CHe is hungry and wants to eat moss.
DHe is lost and has no idea what he is doing.
✓ Correct Answer: B — He knows how to use nature for navigation.
Using natural markers like moss (which often grows on the cooler, north side in the northern hemisphere) is a survival skill.
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