Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does it mean when a text is 'teeming'?

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It means that the text is full of something, often used to describe an abundance of life or activity.

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Why is the seahorse considered unusual?

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Because the male seahorse carries the eggs and gives birth to the babies.

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What is the purpose of a seahorse's tail?

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The tail helps the seahorse hold on to objects.

Front

What happens to food after a seahorse takes it in?

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Digestive juices break down the food into smaller particles.

Front

What do seahorses primarily eat?

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Seahorses primarily eat shrimp and other small creatures.

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What is the role of digestive juices in a seahorse's body?

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Digestive juices help break down food into smaller particles for nutrient absorption.

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How do seahorses protect their internal organs?

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They are protected by a bony structure that covers their body.

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What is the significance of the father's pouch in seahorses?

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The father's pouch is where the female transfers her eggs, and he carries them until they are ready to be born.

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What does it mean to 'absorb nutrients'?

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To absorb nutrients means to take in essential substances from food that the body needs to function.