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.

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

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