Maple Syrup: Tapping into Sweetness

2. What is the connection between these two sentences from the text? 1. First, a hole is drilled into the trunk. 2. Next, a short hollow tube is hammered into the hole

• one is a cause and one is an effect
• one is a problem and one is a solution
• they compare and contrast something
• they show the sequence (order) of something

3. According to the text, what is sap?

• maple syrup
• a liquid that flows inside the tree
• a maple tree
• water

4. According to the text, what is a tap?

• a hole drilled into a tree
• a short hollow tube
• maple syrup
• a liquid that flows inside the tree

1. Does tapping a tree to remove sap harm the tree?

• Yes
• No

2. During what season(s) do trees get tapped?

• late winter and early spring
• winter
• late spring and early summer
• fall and winter

3. What is the connection between these two sentences from the text? 1. When sap freezes at night and thaws during the day it creates pressure inside the tree. 2. This pressure causes the sap to flow

• they show a cause and effect
• they are comparing and contrasting
• they show a sequence
• they show a problem and a solution

4. What temperature should it be overnight when collecting sap?

• above freezing
• 32 degrees
• below freezing
• 50 degrees

1. What is the connection between the 4th and 5th paragraphs?

• they show a cause and effect
• they show a problem and solution
• they show the sequence (order) of events
• they compare and contrast

2. What could be used instead of buckets to collect the sap?

• an evaporator
• a filter to remove sugar crystals
• collection tank
• plastic tubing

3. Why shouldn’t you collect sap from a tree that is sprouting buds?

• it is not ready to leave the tree
• it is too thick
• the tree does not have anymore sap
• the sap starts to turn bitter