Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are adaptations in animals and plants?

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Adaptations are characteristics that enable animals and plants to survive in their environment.

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How do desert plants survive in arid conditions?

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Desert plants have adaptations such as little or no leaves to reduce moisture loss and deep roots to access underground water.

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What is a nocturnal animal?

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A nocturnal animal is one that is active during the night and rests during the day.

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How can you tell if a snake is poisonous?

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Poisonous snakes often have triangular heads, slit-like pupils, and sometimes upturned snouts.

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What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?

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Crocodiles are generally larger, have pointed snouts, and their fourth tooth sticks out when their mouth is closed, while alligators have wider snouts.

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What are the uses of an elephant's trunk?

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Elephants use their trunks for smelling, drinking, greeting each other, and soothing themselves.

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What was the Pony Express?

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The Pony Express was a mail delivery service that operated from Missouri to California in 1860, using riders on horseback.

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Why was the Pony Express important?

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It was the fastest way to send mail across the country before the invention of the telegraph.

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What is the significance of the main idea in a paragraph?

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The main idea helps readers understand the primary focus and purpose of the text.