Nature's Patchwork Quilt Comprehension Test

Front

What is the central idea of the selection?

Back

Nature is like a patchwork quilt.

Front

What does the word 'interdependence' mean?

Back

A series of living things that depend on each other.

Front

What are 'adaptations' in the context of plants and animals?

Back

Changes in plants and animals that help them survive.

Front

What happens in the food chain involving prairie dogs and snakes?

Back

Prairie dogs get eaten by snakes.

Front

How does the author compare a quilt's unique piece?

Back

To the role that each animal and plant plays in its habitat.

Front

What is a habitat?

Back

A place where plants and animals live together.

Front

Give an example of interdependence in nature.

Back

Plants provide oxygen for animals, and animals provide carbon dioxide for plants.

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

Front

Why are adaptations important for survival?

Back

They help plants and animals adjust to their environment.

Front

What is an example of an adaptation?

Back

A chameleon changing color to blend in with its surroundings.