The World's Largest Fish
Based on the information in the text, which fact about whale sharks is NOT true?
A. Whale sharks have a unique pattern of spots on their bodies.
B. Whale sharks filter plankton through their gill rakers.
C. Whale sharks are mammals, like the blue whale.
D. Whale sharks are about twice as big as great white sharks.
great white shark, whale shark, plankton, shrimp
plankton, shrimp, great white shark, whale shark
Use context clues to determine the meaning of absorb as it is used in the text.
Which of the following sentences from the text are facts? Choose all that are correct.
A. Each whale shark has a unique spot pattern.
B. An adult whale shark averages 25 feet in length.
C. As the whale shark swims through the ocean, it sucks water, tiny plants, and microscopic animals called plankton into its five-foot wide mouth.
D. Another cool thing about the whale shark is the spots on its body.
A, B, C
Name one text feature included in the text AND tell how it helps readers understand the text.
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