Krakatau
How was Krakatau created?
It was created from a volcano erupting at the bottom of the ocean.
Why do the worker ants need to store food in the honeypot ants' bodies?
So they have a food supply for the winter months.
What were the pups doing in the snow?
They were playing.
Where do beluga whales live?
in the artic ocean
What did the clouds of ash cause in the sky?
Scarlet sunsets
How do the worker ants transport the nectar back to the nest?
in their mouths
What kept the pups' paws warm?
fur
What is a group of beluga whales called?
a pod
What do the words “jagged black rocks” tell you about the island’s surface?
The surface is black and with sharp edges.
What physical change occurs in the honeypot ants as they eat constantly over several months?
Their abdomen grows to the size of a grape.
How did the pups eat their lunch?
They used their paws to break open the egg.
How do beluga whales communicate with each other?
using clicks and whistles
Where was the island of Krakatau formed?
Indonesia
Why do the worker ants go to the honeypot ants in the winter?
to get food
Why do you think the story said the pups had a "runny" lunch?
The eggs were raw.
How do beluga whales use sounds to catch fish?
The use sounds to herd schools of fish.
Why do you think people 3,000 miles away could hear the rumbling?
because the island blew apart/it was the loudest sound ever recorded in history
Where do the honeypot ants live within the ant nest?
They hang upside down on the walls and ceiling of the nest.
It helped to camouflage them and keep them warm.
Why are beluga whales often called "sea canaries"?
Because the sounds they make are similar to a canary makes