Camels EOG

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 camel's 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 purpose of the camel's hump?

• to keep it from sweating

• to store water for many weeks

• to provide energy when there is no food

• to help keep its body temperature stay low

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

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.

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

• Dew dampened plants provide shade for the camel.

• Dew dampened plants provide a source of water for the camel.

• Dew dampened plants help the camels store fat in their humps.

• Dew dampened plants help the camel lose weight.

What is the similarity between paragraphs 3 and 4?

• They both describe how camels look.

• They both describe how camels live.

• They both explain why camels are well-suited for running.

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

Which word means the same as distress in paragraph 3?

"A camel can lose one-fourth of its body weight in water without feeling any distress."

• sadness

• suffering

• fear

• sleep

What does 'conserve' mean in paragraph 4?

"Camels do not store water in their humps, but their bodies conserve water in other ways."

• build

• form

• help

• save