Winter Warriors: Animals of the Cold
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
97
When winter sets in, many animals retreat, but not our winter warriors: the polar bear, the penguin, and the seal. Polar bears are built for the cold. They have thick fur and a layer of fat, keeping them warm in freezing temperatures. Awesome, right? Penguins, with their tuxedo-like feathers, are no less! They huddle together, sharing warmth and enduring the cold. Lastly, we have seals. With their blubber and fur, they lounge on ice without getting cold. Amazing, isn't it? These animals show us that with the right adaptations, even the coldest winter can be a playground!
Question 1
What is meant by the term 'adaptations' in the context of the animals mentioned?
A
Changes to their diet
B
Changes in their behavior
C
Physical changes that help them survive in the cold
Explanation. In the context of the passage, 'adaptations' refers to the physical changes in the animals that help them survive and thrive in cold environments, like thick fur and blubber.
D
Changes to their sleep pattern
E
Migration to warmer places
Question 2
Why do penguins huddle together during winter?
A
To play games
B
To find food
C
To travel to warmer places
D
To share warmth and endure the cold
Explanation. The passage mentions that penguins huddle together during winter to share warmth and endure the cold.
E
To hide from predators
Question 3
What can we infer about the 'winter warriors' from the passage?
A
They hibernate during winter
B
They are humans
C
They migrate to warmer areas during winter
D
They struggle to survive during winter
E
They have adaptations which help them survive in the cold
Explanation. From the passage, we can infer that the 'winter warriors', namely the polar bear, the penguin, and the seal, have special adaptations which help them survive and even thrive in cold, winter conditions.
Question 4
What makes the polar bears suited for the cold winter?
A
Their ability to fly
B
Their ability to run fast
C
Their thick fur and a layer of fat
Explanation. The passage states that polar bears are built for the cold and have thick fur and a layer of fat, which helps keep them warm in freezing temperatures.
D
Their hibernation
E
Their migration to warmer places
Question 5
Are the seals affected by the cold when they lounge on the ice?
A
Yes, they feel very cold
B
No information is given
C
Yes, they get frostbites
D
No, they do not get cold
Explanation. The passage mentions that seals, with their blubber and fur, can lounge on ice without getting cold.
E
Yes, they freeze to death
or share via
Assign the ReadTheory pretest to determine students' reading levels.
