Some migratory birds that fly during the day position themselves using the location of the Sun in conjunction with an

internal biological clock. This wayfinding mechanism is called ____.



a. solar migration
b. landmark migration
c. piloting
d. navigation
e. compass orientation


ANSWER: e

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