Camels

What is the main idea of the selection?

• there are songs and films about camels

• there are two types of camels in the world

• a camels most unusual feature is its hump

• a camel adapts well to life in the desert

According to the text, what is the camel's strangest feature?

• thick eyelashes

• closed nostrils

• humped backs

• bushy eyebrows

What is the purposed of a camel's hump?

• to keep it from sweating

• to store water for many weeks

• to provide energy when there is no food

• to help its body temperature stay low

According to the selection, why are camels well-suited for sandstorms?

• they have long, thick eyelashes

• they enjoy hot, dry weather

• they sweat similar to humans

• they feed on dew-dampened plants

According to the selection, why are the camel's bushy eyebrows important?

• to help it see the desert better

• to help shade its eyes from the sun

• to protect its breathing ability

• to keep sweat out of its eyes

In paragraph 3, how would "dew-dampened" plants help the camels go for weeks without water?

• dew-dampened plants provide shade for camels

• dew dampened plants provide a source of water for camels

• dew dampened plants help the camels store fat in their humps

• dew dampened plants help the camels lose weight

in paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word distress?

• sadness

• suffering

• fear

• sleep

What is the similarity between paragraphs 3 and 4?

• they both describe how camels look

• they both describe where camels live

• they both explain why camels are well-suited for running

• they both explain why camels can go without water for long periods

in paragraph 4, what does the word conserve mean?

• build

• form

• help

• save