Comprehension Survival at 120 Above

What does a thorny devil use to drink?

• its feet

• its spines

• its tongue

• its tail

Which sentence from the selection best supports what thorny devils use to drink?

• The top of its body is completely covered with thorny spikes, protecting him from predators.

• Thrusting out his tongue, he devours the ants one by one.

• Through capillary action, this lizard can drink this water from his feet.

• Her gaping mouth tries to the bite the dancing tail.

Why did the author recite this selection?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to express an opinion

• to persuade the reader

Why are feral cats a threat?

• They take over the burrows of the other animals.

• They drink too much water.

• The eat too many native species.

• They chase dingoes away.

When are crepuscular animals most active?

• midnight

• noon

• morning

• twilight

What is a joey in this selection?

• a hunting bird

• a baby kangaroo

• a goey frog

• a fish that migrates

Why doesn't a dunnart drink water?

• It doesn't drink water because it is made of water.

• It doesn't drink water because it gets the water from the bugs and prey it eats.

• It doesn't drink water because it will explode if it drinks

• It doesn't drink water because it does not have a mouth.

What is an emu compared to in this selection?

• ostrich

• elephant

• bat

• shark

What is the mystery in this selection?

• The mystery is the fish swim in the sand.

• The mystery is all animals become friends when the sun goes down.

• The mystery is the birds know rain is falling from thousands of miles away.

• The mystery is all the plants shrivel up ad hide during the day.

What is a virga?

• A type of bird that eats camels.

• An ocean in the desert.

• A type of house a bird builds.

• A curtain of rain that evaporates before it hits the ground.