Me: 14 Homework: Diego's Climb

At the beginning of the story, where do Diego and Gabe plan to be by tomorrow?

• A) In a gym

• B) At the bottom of the cliff

• C) At the top of the cliff

• D) In a tent

What do Diego and Gabe eat for breakfast before the climb?

• A) Pizza

• B) Burgers

• C) Oatmeal and nuts

• D) Pancakes

What is the primary function of Diego's muscles during the climb?

• A) To produce oxygen

• B) To release energy

• C) To digest food

• D) To generate heat

What is happening at the small scale when Diego reaches for a handhold?

• A) Cellular respiration

• B) Sensory reception

• C) Climbing technique

• D) Digestive process

Why does Diego need to breathe faster as he climbs?

• A) To stay warm

• B) To get more glucose

• C) To release energy

• D) To relax

What do Diego and Gabe accomplish the next day after reaching the top?

• A) Finish dinner

• B) Reach the bottom

• C) Reach the top

• D) Go to sleep

What is the role of mitochondria in Diego's cells during the climb.

• to take in carbon dioxide

• to release energy

• is not important

Diego's metabolism is already active before he starts the climb. (True/False)

• True

• False

Diego's cells release energy from glucose and oxygen (True/False)

• True

• False

Diego and Gabe sleep in a tent attached to the cliff hundreds of feet up. (True/False)

• True

• False