Flashcard on Elephants: Amazing Creatures

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What genre is 'Elephants: Amazing Creatures'?

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Nonfiction

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What is a synonym for 'herd'?

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group

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What is the central idea of the article 'Elephants: Amazing Creatures'?

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Elephants are the largest land animals and play an important role in their habitat.

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Which detail supports the conclusion that elephants help other animals?

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Elephants dig waterholes for other animals to drink from.

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What is the largest land animal?

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The elephant.

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What do elephants primarily eat?

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Plants, including trees and grasses.

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What is a matriarch in an elephant herd?

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The oldest female elephant that leads the group.

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Where do elephants typically live?

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In savannas, forests, and grasslands.

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How do elephants help their environment?

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By digging waterholes and creating paths that other animals use.

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What is the average lifespan of an elephant in the wild?

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About 60 to 70 years.