Main Idea and Details
Which detail supports that the Artic Tundra is like a desert?
a. "It is located in northern Alaska and Canada."
b. "The Arctic tundra is a cold, windy place."
c. "But the Arctic tundra gets less than 10 inches of water (as rain or snow) a year."
d. "Summers are short, but the days are long."
c. "But the Arctic tundra gets less than 10 inches of water (as rain or snow) a year."
According to the text, what is permafrost?
A. Snow that never melts
B. A thick layer of soil that stays frozen all the time
C. Ice found in the ocean
D. Rocks under the tundra
B. A thick layer of soil that stays frozen all the time
In the last paragraph, what does the word shrinking most nearly mean?
A. Getting colder
B. Moving south
C. Becoming smaller
D. Becoming wetter
C. Becoming smaller
What is the connection between paragraphs 1 and 3? a. Both describe conditions of the tundra in the summer and list the animals that leave the tundra when winter comes.
b. Both focus on the cold temperatures in the tundra that prevent much life from existing.
c. Both show the differences between the tundra conditions in the winter and summer.
d. Both explain permafrost and the impact it has on the oil industry in the tundra.
c. Both show the differences between the tundra conditions in the winter and summer.
Why might predators in the Arctic tundra have a harder time in the future?
A. More plants are growing in summer
B. People are building homes in the tundra
C. The tundra is shrinking because of warming and oil hunting
D. Too many animals migrate to the tundra
C. The tundra is shrinking because of warming and oil hunting
According to the text, which animals stay in the Arctic tundra during the winter?
A. Caribou, tundra swans, and snowy owls
B. Polar bears, Arctic foxes, and wolverines
C. Musk oxen, Arctic wolves, and polar bears
D. Ground squirrels and rodents
C. Musk oxen, Arctic wolves, and polar bears
In the sentence from paragraph 5, “That makes perfect camouflage for the Arctic fox,” what does camouflage mean?
A. Special fur that keeps animals warm
B. A way to warn enemies
C. A type of winter coat
D. The ability to blend in with surroundings
D. The ability to blend in with surroundings
How are the sentences in paragraph 2 connected?
a. They explain that the tundra is a hard place for animals to survive in winter because it gets very little water.
b. They detail all the differences between a desert and an Arctic tundra.
c. They list all the plants and animals that are able to live all year in the tundra.
d. They compare how the tundra in Alaska and Canada is similar to the tundra in Greenland and Siberia.
a. They explain that the tundra is a hard place for animals to survive in winter because it gets very little water.
Which detail tells how Arctic foxes survive in the tundra?
A. They are the biggest predators in the tundra
B. Their fur changes color to help them hide
C. They only eat seals
D. They live near ponds in summer
B. Their fur changes color to help them hide
What does the text say happens in summer when the top layer of permafrost melts?
A. Snowstorms become stronger
B. Trees begin to grow
C. Ponds and wetlands form
D. Predators leave the tundra
C. Ponds and wetlands form
The text says Arctic foxes are omnivores. What does omnivores mean as it is used in paragraph 5?
A. Animals that eat only animals
B. Animals that eat only plants
C. Animals that eat both plants and animals
D. Animals that do not hunt
C. Animals that eat both plants and animals
What is the connection between paragraphs 4, 5, and 6?
a. They present the increasing difficulties predators face since oil has been found in the Arctic tundra.
b. They describe the predators that are able to withstand the conditions of the Arctic tundra.
c. They detail the differences between the seasons in the areas of the Arctic tundra.
d. They explain the harsh conditions that prevent animals and plants from surviving in the Arctic tundra.
b. They describe the predators that are able to withstand the conditions of the Arctic tundra.
2. Which detail best supports the idea that the Arctic tundra is a hard place for animals to live?
A. Summers have long days with sunshine
B. The tundra has grasses and small flowers
C. Temperatures can drop to –94°F
D. Some birds travel to the tundra
C. Temperatures can drop to –94°F
According to the text, why do many animals travel to the Arctic tundra in the summer?
A. The winters are shorter
B. The sun stays out for long hours and plants grow
C. Predators leave the tundra
D. The tundra becomes warmer than other places
B. The sun stays out for long hours and plants grow
What does the word predator mean as it is used in the passage?
A. An animal that is hunted
B. An animal that eats plants
C. An animal that hunts and eats other animals
D. An animal that migrates
C. An animal that hunts and eats other animals
How does the last sentence of paragraph 5 connect to paragraph 4?
a. It shows how the Arctic fox is able to benefit from the polar bear.
b. It shows how the Arctic fox must hide itself from the polar bear to avoid being caught.
c. It shows how small the Arctic fox is when compared to the polar bear.
d. It shows how much more difficult it is for the Arctic fox to survive in the tundra than it is for the polar bear.
a. It shows how the Arctic fox is able to benefit from the polar bear.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The Arctic tundra is covered in snow all year
B. Predators live and hunt in the Arctic tundra, even though it is a harsh place
C. Polar bears are the strongest animals in the world
D. People are moving to the Arctic tundra
B. Predators live and hunt in the Arctic tundra, even though it is a harsh place
According to the text, why are wolverines able to survive even though they are not very large?
A. They only hunt small animals
B. They eat berries that give them energy and hunt well
C. They live near ponds and wetlands
D. They follow polar bears for food
B. They eat berries that give them energy and hunt well
In the sentence from paragraph 1, “a thick layer of soil stays frozen all the time,” what does the word permafrost most nearly mean?
A. Ground that is always frozen
B. Soil that melts every summer
C. Snow on top of the land
D. Ice found in rivers
A. Ground that is always frozen
How are the sentences in paragraph 7 connected?
a. They describe how what is known to be true about the Arctic tundra is based on false information.
b. They explain how predators rely on each other for food in the Arctic tundra.
c. They explain why it has become harder for predators to survive in the Arctic tundra.
d. They describe what people can do to protect animals living in the Arctic tundra.
c. They explain why it has become harder for predators to survive in the Arctic tundra.