Alaska: A Special Place Comprehension

The genre for Alaska: A Special Place is

• expository text

• fantasy

• realistic fiction

• narrative nonfiction

What is the tallest mountain in the United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Snow Peak

• Mount Everest

• Denali

Besides the tallest mountain, Alaska also has the biggest:

• tree

• glaciers

• lake

• volcano

Glaciers are formed when blizzards last for more than one week.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements about the Arctic Region is true?

• many people live there

• crops grow well

• it is located in the southern part of Alaska

• it is very cold

During the summer season, people in Alaska experience:

• colder temperatures

• more sunshine

• dark afternoons

• celebrations

In which season might you have 60 days of darkness in Alaska?

• spring

• summer

• fall

• winter

What was the author's purpose for writing this selection?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Which animal might you expect to find in Alaska?

• penguin

• tiger

• koala

• walrus

The weather is always very cold in Alaska.

• true

• false