Citing Textual Evidence: Monarch Butterfly

Read the passage below

The Story of the Monarch Butterfly

Every year, millions of monarch butterflies embark on an incredible journey across North America. These butterflies migrate thousands of miles from Canada and the northern United States to the forests of central Mexico, where they spend the winter. Scientists are amazed at how monarchs navigate such long distances without getting lost. Monarch butterflies use a combination of environmental cues, such as the position of the sun and the Earth’s magnetic field, to find their way.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the monarch migration is that it takes several generations of butterflies to complete the journey. The butterflies that start the migration are not the ones that finish it. After flying for several weeks, they lay eggs, and the next generation continues the journey. This cycle repeats until they reach Mexico. When the monarchs arrive in the forests, they cluster together by the thousands, covering the trees in a breathtaking display of orange and black.

Unfortunately, monarch populations have been declining in recent years. Habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change all threaten the survival of these remarkable creatures. Conservationists are working hard to protect the monarchs by planting milkweed, the plant monarch caterpillars feed on, and creating butterfly-friendly habitats.

Multiple Choice

Part A: Why is the monarch butterfly's migration considered incredible?

• Their migration is incredible because they fly at night.
• The monarch butterfly's migration is considered incredible because it covers thousands of miles, and the butterflies do this without getting lost.

• Monarch butterflies do not migrate at all; they stay in one place.
• The monarch butterfly migrates only a few hundred miles each year.

Multiple Choice

Part B: Why is the monarch butterfly's migration considered incredible? Please select the textual evidence that supports your answer to number 1.

• "The monarch butterfly only migrates short distances."

• "Their migration is primarily driven by food availability."

• "These butterflies migrate thousands of miles from Canada and the northern United States to the forests of central Mexico, where they spend the winter."

• "Monarch butterflies do not navigate accurately during migration."

Multiple Choice

Part A: How do monarch butterflies navigate during migration?

• Monarchs follow ocean currents during migration.
• Monarch butterflies navigate using the sun's position, Earth's magnetic field, and visual landmarks.
• Monarch butterflies navigate using the stars only.
• They rely solely on temperature changes.

Multiple Choice

Part B: How do monarch butterflies navigate during migration?Please select the textual evidence that supports your answer to number 2.

• "Monarch butterflies use a complex system of vocalizations to communicate their route."

• "Monarch butterflies navigate using environmental cues such as the sun's position and the Earth's magnetic field."

• "They navigate by following the scent trails left by other butterflies."

• "Monarch butterflies rely solely on instinct without any environmental cues."

Multiple Choice

Part A: Why are monarch populations declining?

• Higher birth rates among monarchs
• Expansion of natural habitats for monarchs
• Monarch populations are declining primarily due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.
• Increased food supply for monarchs

Multiple Choice

Part B: Why are monarch populations declining? Please select the textual evidence that supports your answer to number 3.

• "Habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use are key factors contributing to the decline of monarch populations."

• "Increased food availability and habitat expansion."

• "Higher temperatures leading to better breeding conditions."

• "Reduction in natural predators of monarchs."

Multiple Choice

Part A: What are conservationists doing to help protect monarch butterflies?

• Conservationists are using pesticides to control pests.
• Conservationists are planting milkweed, creating butterfly gardens, and advocating for habitat protection.
• Conservationists are building large fences to keep butterflies out.
• Conservationists are promoting the use of plastic flowers for decoration.

Multiple Choice

Part B: What are conservationists doing to help protect monarch butterflies? Please select the textual evidence that supports your answer to number 4.

• "Conservationists are planting milkweed, the plant monarch caterpillars feed on, and creating butterfly-friendly habitats."

• "Conservationists are promoting the use of plastic in agriculture."

• "Conservationists are building roads to connect habitats."

• "Conservationists are using pesticides to control pests."