Grade 6 Migration Quiz

What is the primary reason Mali elephants migrate?

• To find shelter from predators

• To search for food

• To locate water sources

• To escape extreme heat

How do monarch butterflies navigate during their migration?

• By using landmarks

• By following other butterflies

• By relying on a genetic map and the sun

• By detecting milkweed plants

What relationship exists between golden jellyfish and algae?

• The jellyfish provide food for the algae

• The algae use the jellyfish for protection and photosynthesis

• The algae defend the jellyfish from predators

• The jellyfish live inside the algae for shelter

Which challenge is unique to wildebeests during migration?

• Avoiding sandstorms

• Escaping predators and surviving stampedes

• Finding water holes before they dry up

• Navigating using genetic memory

What motivates zebras to migrate?

• To avoid predators

• To find fresh grass and water

• To explore new regions

• To escape droughts

What does the term “parched” in paragraph 4 most likely mean?

• Difficult

• Dry

• Dangerous

• Dusty

What is the main purpose of the phrase “Their orange-and-black wings color the sky like an explosion of confetti”?

• To describe excitement at seeing butterflies

• To illustrate the number of butterflies in flight

• To show the butterflies’ speed

• To explain their migration route

In your own words, explain why migration is essential for animals in the article. Provide examples from the text.

Compare and contrast the migration patterns of Mali elephants and monarch butterflies.