RI 5.2 Summarizing

Front

What is the main reason snakes can swallow their food whole?

Back

Snakes can open their mouths very wide because the two parts of their jaws are not connected at the back, allowing them to consume prey whole.

Front

In what year was Mickey Mouse created and what was his first cartoon?

Back

Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 and his first cartoon was Steamboat Willie.

Front

How many teeth can a shark have at one time?

Back

A shark can have up to 3,000 teeth at one time.

Front

What is the height of the tallest redwood trees?

Back

The tallest redwood trees can reach heights of 350 feet (107 m) or more.

Front

What are the two main purposes of bones in the human body?

Back

Bones give the body structure and protect soft organs like the heart and lungs.

Front

What is a key characteristic of the teeth of sharks?

Back

Shark teeth grow in rows, and when a tooth is lost, it is replaced by a tooth from the row behind it.

Front

What significant feature does Steamboat Willie have compared to earlier cartoons?

Back

Steamboat Willie was one of the first cartoons with sound.

Front

What can be carved through the trunks of redwood trees?

Back

In some places, people have carved tunnels through redwood tree trunks that are big enough to drive a car through.

Front

How many bones does an adult human body have?

Back

An adult human body has 206 bones.

Front

What would happen to a person without bones?

Back

Without bones, a person would lack structure and would be unable to stand or move properly.