A friend of yours is wondering about the differences between the words "orientation" and "navigation" when these two terms are used in descriptions of bird migrations. Since you have studied and know something about animal behavior, what do you tell your friend?
A. Orientation is following a bearing, while navigation is setting or adjusting a bearing.
B. Orientation and navigation are used interchangeably when referring to avian migrations.
C. Orientation is the ability to find true east, navigation is the ability to find a bearing while crossing water.
D. Orientation is adjusting a bearing, while navigation is actually following a bearing.
E. Orientation is following the sun in the day as starling do, while navigation is following a bearing with a small amount of magnetite, which is found in the heads of some migratory birds.
Answer: A
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