Journey through the Ocean Zones
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
64
Let's dive into the ocean! First up is the sunlit zone, where dolphins play. Deeper down is the twilight zone, a world of glowing fish. Even deeper is the dark midnight zone, home to anglerfish. Deeper still is the chilly abyssal zone, many mysterious creatures live. At the very bottom is the hadal zone, the deepest part of the ocean. Isn't the ocean amazing?
Question 1
What does the 'sunlit zone' refer to in the text?
A
The deepest part of the ocean
B
The zone where dolphins play
Explanation. In the text, the 'sunlit zone' is described as where dolphins play.
C
A world of glowing fish
D
Home to anglerfish
E
A chilly part of the ocean
Question 2
Which zone is described as 'chilly'?
A
Sunlit zone
B
Twilight zone
C
Midnight zone
D
Abyssal zone
Explanation. The text describes the abyssal zone as 'chilly'.
E
Hadal zone
Question 3
What is the main idea of this text?
A
Dolphins live in the ocean
B
Different zones of the ocean have different characteristics
Explanation. The main purpose of the text is to describe the different zones of the ocean and their characteristics.
C
Fish glow in the dark
D
Anglerfish are brave creatures
E
The ocean is very deep
Question 4
Why does the author probably mention 'brave' creatures in the abyssal zone?
A
To show that these creatures are dangerous
B
To hint that this zone is challenging to live in
Explanation. The word 'brave' suggests that living in the abyssal zone is challenging.
C
To suggest that these creatures are larger than others
D
Because these creatures are well-known
E
To indicate that these creatures can swim fast
Question 5
Is it true that the 'twilight zone' is described as a world of glowing fish?
A
True
Explanation. The text indeed describes the 'twilight zone' as a world of glowing fish.
B
False
C
Cannot be determined
D
The text does not mention this
E
The term 'twilight zone' is not used in the text
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