Animal Adaptations
Where does the annual temperature reach 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit?
It reaches this temperature in the Arctic Tundra.
Where does the story take place?
It takes place on the African grasslands.
All the living and non-living things in an environment make up the ____.
ecosystem
Lazy:
Energetic
(At / In) the end of the play, Grasshopper is weak.
At
Why do caribou have two layers of fur and a thick layer of fat?
They have these traits to help them stay warm.
Who is the narrator of the story?
Termite is the narrator.
What is the pattern of weather in a place over time?
climate
Halt:
Start
The rain is dripping (on / in) the leaf.
on
What helps keep a caribou’s muzzle warm as it looks for food?
Its muzzle is covered in short hair.
Why are the characters soggy?
They are soggy because it is the rainy season.
What is structure or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment?
adaptation
Tense:
Relaxed
Caribou dig (through / during) the snow to find food.
through
Why does a caribou’s stomach have four chambers?
It is designed to digest lichen.
What is Grasshopper doing when the ants arrive?
He is taking a nap.
Explain how energy is passed on in a food chain.
Answers may vary.
Sickly:
Healthy
Alligators hide (beside / under) the water holes to catch prey.
beside
How do the caribou know when it’s time to return north?
They know when the melting snow dribbles into streams.
What did Grasshopper hear that caused a commotion?
The ant company’s feet pounding.
Explain the difference between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
Answers may vary.
Carefree:
Serious
He is (beneath / above) the tree.
beneath