Fight of the Swallows

What are these small birds? Where are they going?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

When there is more than enough, there is (a)   .

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

What adaptation is this animal doing?

• mimicry

• camouflage

• hibernation

• migration

What is the effect of global warming on animal migration patterns in the tundra?

• It has no significant effect on migration patterns.

• Animals are migrating earlier in the season.

• Animals are migrating later in the season.

• Animals no longer migrate.

Answer explanation

Global warming in the tundra is causing animals to migrate earlier in the season to adapt to changing conditions and find suitable habitats.

What is this animal?

• frog

• hen

• bird

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

Hummingbirds love pink or red flowers. They guard their favorite flowers and try to keep other birds away. They fight one another for food. Their wings make a whirring sound when they hover over flowers to sip nectar. The tiny birds fly long distances to go to a warmer climate for the winter. They make their tiny nests in shrubs or trees. 
What is the main idea?

• Hummingbirds are interesting birds
• They hover over flowers to sip nectar.
• They fly long distances to travel to warmer climates in the winter
• They guard their favorite flowers

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Capistrano was built in 1776. It was set in a landscape of empty fields and valleys. What characterized the landscape surrounding Capistrano when it was built in 1776?

• Dense forests and towering mountains

• Rolling hills and vast meadows

• Empty fields and valleys

• Rocky cliffs and deep ravines

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a characteristic of chilly weather?

• High humidity and warm breezes

• Clear skies and intense sunlight

• Low temperatures and brisk winds

• Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Once the birds arrive, they go to work building solid new nests. What does the term "solid" typically imply in the context of building nests?

• Flexible and temporary

• Fragile and delicate

• Sturdy and durable

• Transparent and translucent

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

It is located near two rivers, so there is plenty of water and mud, along with lots of insects for the swallows to eat. What does the term "plenty" suggest?

• Scarcity and shortage

• Abundance and surplus

• Minimalism and frugality

• Rarity and exclusivity

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4