Building understanding of 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

• biofluorescence

• to find information within the text

• retrieve

• the production of light caused by a chemical reaction

• bioluminescence

• facts learned about someone or something

• information

• the production of light as a result of absorbing light

Answer explanation

You can retrieve information from a text to learn interesting facts. Bioluminescence and biofluorescence are two different processes through which living organisms can glow.

What is the purpose of a non-fiction text?

• to tell a story

• to inform, explain or provide factual information

• to make people laugh

Answer explanation

A non-fiction text informs, explains or provides factual information. 'Curious Creatures glowing in the Dark' provides facts and information about different creatures that glow.

Skimming and scanning is a useful strategy when searching for an answer to a question because ...

• it helps you to understand the vocabulary.

• it helps you to learn to read fast.

• it helps you to quickly locate specific information without reading every word.

Answer explanation

Skimming and scanning are two techniques used in reading to quickly locate specific information in a text without reading every word from start to finish.

Why are sub-headings helpful when searching for information in a text?

• they can guide you to the information you are looking for

• they always have the answer

• they contain the keywords

Answer explanation

The sub-heading will tell you what that section is about so you know where to look for specific information.

Select the correct statements about bioluminescence.

• it is caused by the sun

• it is caused by a chemical reaction within a living organism

• it reveals itself in many different ways

Answer explanation

Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that takes place within a living organism and creatures reveal their glow from it in a variety of different ways.

Select the correct statements about biofluorescence.

• it is caused by the absorption of light from the Sun or Moon

• it is caused by a chemical reaction within a living organism

• the exoskeletons of creatures are part of the process of biofluorescence

Answer explanation

Biofluorescent animals only glow when they absorb invisible ultraviolet light from the Sun or the Moon - or a special torch!