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When people think of spring, they often think of it as a time of renewal and rebirth. It is also a time of change. Not oly does the winter snow and ice begin to melt, but also plants begin to emerge from their winter slumbers. Spring begins each year on March 21 or 21.

Which question is answered in the paragraph above?

• How many seasons are there in all?

• When do the birds begin to migrate?

• Which animals move during the spring?

• What happens when Spring begins?

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Now the sun begins to shine for longer periods of each day. The days become longer and significantly warmer. Because of this warmth, animals such as bears, frogs, salamanders, and chipmunks are able to emergy from hibernation and begin to look for food. Other animals like sheep, birds, foxes, deer and cows have their babies in the spring.

Which animals hibernate in the winter?

• fish and cows

• bears and chipmunks

• salamandars and crocodiles

• dogs and rabbits

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Plants begin to grow buds which will form leaves and flowers. Grasses begin to grow. The weather can change drastically during the spring from one day to the next. One day may be warm and mild, while another may be breezy and frigid. Because of these weather shifts, many thunderstorms occur during the spring, sometimes causing flooding. Spring is also the season when tornadoes tend to strike.

What question does this paragraph answer?

• What season to tornadoes strike the most?

• How many plants begin to grow in the Spring?

• Which animals emerge during the spring?

• What day does Spring begin?

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There are many reasons that trees are beneficial to our planet. They supply oxygen and they also provide shelter for many different reasons. If you think there should be a day to celebrate trees, there is! Although tree planting celebrations have always taken place throughout history, Arbor day is a tradition that was first estabalished as a holiday in 1872.

What question does this paragraph answer?

• How many trees are planted on Arbor Day?

• Where was the first Arbor Day celebrated?

• Who came up with the idea of Arbor Day?

• What day celebrates tree planting?

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Although tree planting celebrations have always taken place througout history, Arbor Day is a tradition that was first established as a holiday in 1872. It was the suggestion of a man named J. Sterling Morton, who wrote a resolution to set aside a day to plant more trees. On the first Arbor Day, prizes were offered to counties and people who planted the most trees.

Which question is answered in the paragraph above?

• How many trees have been planted since the first Arbor Day?

• Where do tree planting celebrations take place?

• When was Arbor Day first established?

• What kinds of trees are planted on Arbor Day?

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About one million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day! Arbor Day is typically celebrated on the last Friday in April, but some states celebrate on a different date that is most appropriate for their planting season. If their climate is too hot or too cold in April, celebrations occur on a different date.

When is Arbor Day celebrated?

• First Wednesday in May

• Last Monday in April

• First Friday in May

• Last Friday in April

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At the aquarium, you can view and learn about many different types of acquatic plants and animals. You can think of it as a zoo for animals that live in or ndear the water. Many aquariums have both salt water and fresh water tanks.

Where can I learn about acquatic animals?

• Zoo

• Aquarium

• Museum

• Library

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Salt water mimics the waters of the ocean, and houses species that live in that habitat. Crocodiles, sharks, octopuses, anglefish, clownfish, and puffer fish are examples of salt water animals. Fresh water tanks would house animals that would live in or near lakes, ponds, streams, or rivers. Alligators and fish like perch, bass, and salmon live in fresh water.

Which animals live in salt water habitats?

• Alligators and salmon

• angelfish and bass

• sharks and puffer fish

• clownfish and perch

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Both types of tanks are typically filled with plants as well, that help replicate the ecosystem where these animals would live, and also help to produce oxygen in the tanks. Some larger aquariums may also have animals such as otters and sea lions, which spend time both in and out of the water. There are thousands of different animals to see at an aquarium. Hopefully when you go to visit, you will have enough time to see them all.

Which question is answerd in the paragraph above?

• What type of animal would I find in a salt water habitat?

• Why do otters swim in the water?

• Which water has more animals living in it?

• Why are plants placed in salt and fresh water tanks?

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