Revised Honors ECPE Module 4 Before You Read

"Nocturnal" means active…..

• during the day

• at night

• in the morning

• in the afternoon

Which of the following best describes something "conspicuous"?

• Hard to notice

• Easily noticeable

• Easily hidden

• Invisible

What is "pollen"?

• Dust-like substance produced by flowers

• A type of flower

• A part of a tree

• A type of plant disease

If something is "prevalent," it is:

• Rare and unusual

• Very common in a particular area

• Dangerous and harmful

• Difficult to find

What does "plummet" mean?

• To decrease gradually

• To remain the same

• To decrease very quickly

• To increase slowly

What is the meaning of "offspring"?

• The adult members of an animal group

• The babies of an animal

• The environment where animals live

• The food animals consume

What does "modify" mean?

• To completely destroy sth

• To make changes to sth

• To keep sth the same

• To create sth from scratch

If an animal "falls prey to" something, it:

• Is harmed or affected by sth bad

• Avoids harm

• Protects itself from danger

• Becomes a predator

What is a "pillar"?

• A solid structure that supports a building

• A type of animal

• A small, moving object

• A part of a plant

What does "adaptation" refer to?

• A change to suit new conditions

• A process of becoming extinct

• A type of physical injury

• A fixed, unchanging behavior