NO SCAM (MC) The Mystery of Loch Ness By Kayden Mitchell Of all the mysteries in the world, none has been as popular as that of the Loch Ness Monster. Perhaps the biggest mystery is whether it is convir Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland. The loch, or lake, is known for sightings of a mysterious monster. Most who see this monster, known as Nessie, "monster" is moving in these sightings, and sometimes it is still. Many have suggested that Nessie might be a plesiosaur (plea-see-a-soar), an ac The plesiosaur theory presents several problems. First, the plesiosaur is an air breather. Such a creature would need to surface often and, therefe since the last ice age. Today's creature would have to be the offspring of an original plesiosaur trapped long ago. This would suggest multiple crea this were the case. So from a purely logical stand point, the existence of such a large and ancient creature is unlikely. But assume for a minute that it is possible. Wha Tropical waters. Scientists believe plesiosaurs were warm-blooded. Like crocodiles and alligators, plesiosaurs would need to live in warm wat Celsius) • Food Like other warm-blooded creatures, plesiosaurs would need a large quantity of food. If there is a group of Nessies, then even more food the deepest areas. So the food chain, which would depend on plankton, is very weak at its base. As a result, there is probably not enough food However, the plesiosaur theory is not the only one. Many other ideas attempt to explain the sightings and "photographs." But two separate sonar su survey', completed in 2007 by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), involved 600 different sonar beams. Using satellite navigation systems, the With cell phones and digital cameras, one would think that sightings of Nessie would increase. This has not happened. The BBC team believes the the team used a fence post, raising it before groups of tourists. Afterwards several of the tourists asked to draw pictures of what they had seen drew "BBC 'proves' Nessie does not exist." 27 July, 2003. http://news. bbc. co. uk/2/hi/science/nature/3096839.stm 1 What is the most likely reason the author focused on only one possible explanation for Nessie?
This theory has more evidence than others.
This theory has the least evidence.
This theory is very popular.
O This theory is typical of other theories