Frozen Frogs
Long Live the Tree
Connections
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What can the reader conclude about wood frogs from learning that they hop away after thawing out?
Wood frogs are not harmed by the body- freezing process.
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What is the main idea about bristlecone pine trees presented in the selection?
B. They are able to adapt to extremely harsh conditions
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Bristlecone pines benefit from their roots in the same way that wood frogs benefit from-
H. the ability to freeze
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The author wrote this selection most likely to explain-
How the wood frog survives in harsh conditions
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Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of thrive?
J. grow well
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In which magazine would a reader most likely find articles about both wood frogs and bristlecones?
D. Wonders of the Natural World
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Which of these ideas is supported by information in paragraphs 5 and 6?
The temperature of its surroundings determines how long a wood frog stays frozen
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The bar graph included with the selection helps the reader better understand-
B. That the life spans of trees can vary greatly
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Both selections discuss living things that demonstrate-
C. An ability to overcome obstacles in their environment
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The diagram of the wood frog helps the reader understand-
Which features can be used to identify a wood frog
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The reader can infer that the long life span of bristlecone pines is mainly a result of-
B. Their root systems systems and outer wood
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One difference between a wood frog's frozen skin and the bristlecone's thick bark is that the bristlecone's bark-
H. Protects against pests
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In paragraph 2, the word vital means-
necessary
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The information in paragraph 4 helps explain why-
H. Some bristlecones can allow a part of themselves to die
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