Grade 6 Migration Flashcard

Front

What is the primary reason Mali elephants migrate?

Back

To locate water sources

Front

How do monarch butterflies navigate during their migration?

Back

By relying on a genetic map and the sun

Front

What relationship exists between golden jellyfish and algae?

Back

The algae use the jellyfish for protection and photosynthesis.

Front

Which challenge is unique to wildebeests during migration? Avoiding sandstorms, Escaping predators and surviving stampedes, Finding water holes before they dry up, Navigating using genetic memory

Back

Escaping predators and surviving stampedes

Front

What motivates zebras to migrate?

Back

To find fresh grass and water

Front

What does the term “parched” in paragraph 4 most likely mean?

Back

Dry

Front

What is the main purpose of the phrase “Their orange-and-black wings color the sky like an explosion of confetti”?

Back

To illustrate the number of butterflies in flight