Antarctic Journal
What can the wind do?
Change the shape of ice and rocks.
At night where are ant eggs placed?
lower chambers
True or False:
Nonliving things use energy to grow, respond, or reproduce.
False
If you want a good score, you (could / must) turn in your homework on the right day.
must
Name the main verb and modal:
The other group members could stay for several weeks.
main: stay
modal: could
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Who is the boss in the ant community?
there is no boss
True or False:
Plants eat other organisms to get energy like animals.
False
I am so sleepy. I (could / can) go to bed early tonight.
could
Robin believes people should marry _________.
for love
What can happen when the ice melts?
It impacts the animals.
How do the ants exchange food?
By licking each other
Why does a plant need leaves?
to make food for the plant
Name the main verb and modal:
People can become lonely in Antarctica.
main: become (lonely)
modal: can
Before I can drive a car, I (must / may) pass my driver’s test.
must
Why is it hard for clouds to form?
It is a desert! The air is so cold and dry.
Why are the floors of the chamber slanted?
water can drain off
What do fish breathe with?
gills
Name the main verb and modal:
The scientist must make up his mind by tomorrow.
main: make up
modal: must
Name the main verb and modal:
The scientist might fly home early.
main: fly
modal: might
Would you live in a place with 24-hour sunlight like Antarctica?
Answers may vary.
What is one of the younger ant’s jobs?
digging tunnels
Animals without backbones are called ?
Invertebrates
I’m getting married soon. I (may / can) exercise more.
may
Would you want to live in Antarctica?
Answers may vary.