Ghost Cat
What animal is the article mainly about? (Hint: be specific & think of the location!)
The Florida panther.
A Florida panther is a __________ at the top of the food chain because it hunts other animals.
predator
Would a teacher, doctor, or mail carrier provide a good or a service?
A service.
What continent do we live on?
North America.
Which sport often begins in spring and is played on a grass field using a small white ball and metal clubs?
Golf.
Why are the tunnels under highways important for panthers?
They help panthers cross roads safely.
Panthers need a large __________ with forests and swamps to live and hunt.
habitat
What do we call people who buy goods or services?
Consumers.
What country do we live in?
The United States of America.
Which popular team sport starts its season in spring?
Baseball.
What nickname do people give the Florida panther because it is shy and quiet?
The Ghost Cat.
Hundreds of years ago, panthers __________ freely across the Southeastern U.S.
roamed
If many people want a new toy but there are only a few available, is the demand high or low?
High.
What state do we live in?
Colorado.
What do many animals do in spring—hibernate or come out and look for food?
They come out and look for food.
Why did Spanish settlers long ago kill panthers?
They thought panthers were dangerous and they attacked their farm animals.
Scientists built a long wildlife __________ so panthers can travel safely through Florida.
corridor
A farmer who grows strawberries is what—consumer or producer?
Producer.
What region of Colorado do we live in?
The Front Range.
What was it called when the time changed last weekend?
Day Light Savings.
What is the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and why is it important?
A large protected area of land where animals can travel safely; it gives panthers room to survive.
There are only about 200 panthers left, so their __________ is very small.
population
When supply goes up and demand stays the same, what usually happens to the price?
The price goes down.
Colorado is part of which region of the United States?
The West (or Western Region).
What is it called when insects like bees help plants by spreading pollen?
Pollination.