Animal Behaviors

What is the main purpose of the table titled "How Animals Get Food"?

• To list different animals and their sizes

• To show how animals get food from different sources

• To explain the hunting techniques of leeches

• To categorize animals by their habitat

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According to the text, what is one way that animals have been important to humans throughout history?

• As a source of entertainment

• As a source of food and clothing

• As a means of transportation

• As pets for companionship

What activity does the text suggest to become an expert on animal behavior?

• Creating your own tables of information about how animals attract mates

• Watching documentaries about animals

• Reading stories and poetry about animals

• Using tools like Science or World Book to gather information

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What should you do as you read the week's lesson, according to the instructions at the bottom of the page?

• Write a summary of the lesson

• Circle or highlight all proper nouns with one color

• Circle or highlight all nouns with one color

• Take notes on the margins of the page

Why do cats scratch things according to some scientists?

• To communicate with other cats

• To play with their owners

• To exercise their muscles

• To sharpen their claws

What do dogs do when they want to play?

• They scratch furniture

• They make whimpering sounds and wag their tails

• They hide from their owners

• They sleep

What behavior does the American avocet exhibit to protect its nest?

• It attacks the predator directly

• It pretends to have a broken wing to lead the predator away

• It camouflages its eggs

• It builds a decoy nest

According to the text, why do some people keep pets?

• For the pets to learn new tricks

• Because pets can be terrific listeners and friends

• To enter them in pet competitions

• To have them guard the house

What is one of the ways service dogs help people?

• They cook meals for people

• They help find people after disasters

• They teach people new skills

• They perform in shows

What do some birds do to trick other birds out of their food?

• They mimic the other birds' calls.

• They share their food willingly.

• They hide their food.

• They fly away to escape danger.

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