Choose the sentences that best support the topic sentence.
The fastest land mammal is the cheetah.
A
Cheetahs are found in East Africa, Iran, and Afghanistan. But they are rapidly
becoming extinct.
B Over a short distance, cheetahs can travel as fast as 60 miles per hour. That is almost
as fast as the highway speed limit in the United States.
C But the ostrich is the fastest bird on land. It can go up to 45 miles per hour.
D
Cheetahs can run down hares, Impalas, and gazelles. After the chase, however, they
often need a half hour to catch their breath before they eat.