The Rocky Mountains of Alberta
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
101
The Rocky Mountains are a long range of tall mountains in western North America. One of the most beautiful places they cross is Alberta in Canada. Here, the mountains are covered with thick, green forests full of pine trees and spruce trees. In these forests live many different kinds of animals such as grizzly bears, wolves, and elk. Overhead, you can often see golden eagles and hawks soaring in the clear, blue sky. The Rocky Mountains of Alberta are important because they are home to so many plants and animals. We should always try to protect this beautiful and important place.
Question 1
Where are the Rocky Mountains located?
A
Eastern Europe
B
Western Asia
C
Western North America
Explanation. The Rocky Mountains are a long range of tall mountains located in western North America.
D
Southern Africa
E
Australia
Question 2
What types of trees are found in the forests of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta?
A
Oak and Birch
B
Pine and Spruce
Explanation. The forests in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta are full of pine trees and spruce trees.
C
Maple and Ash
D
Cedar and Redwood
E
Elm and Willow
Question 3
What does the word 'soaring' mean in the context of eagles and hawks in the text?
A
Sleeping
B
Eating
C
Walking
D
Flying high
Explanation. In the context of the text, 'soaring' refers to the eagles and hawks flying high in the sky.
E
Hunting
Question 4
Why are the Rocky Mountains of Alberta important according to the text?
A
Because they are tall
B
Because they are in Canada
C
Because they are home to many plants and animals
Explanation. The text states that the Rocky Mountains of Alberta are important because they are home to so many plants and animals.
D
Because they are covered with green forests
E
Because they are beautiful
Question 5
What type of animals live in the forests of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta?
A
Kangaroos and koalas
B
Lions and zebras
C
Elephants and giraffes
D
Penguins and seals
E
Grizzly bears, wolves, and elk
Explanation. The text mentions that grizzly bears, wolves, and elk live in the forests of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta.
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