Penguins

What is the primary purpose of penguins' blubber and feathers?

• To help them fly

• To keep them warm in cold climates

• To make them look bigger

• To help them swim faster

How do penguins' black backs help them survive?

• By making them look more attractive

• By helping them camouflage with the dark water

• By making them appear larger to predators

• By allowing them to fly

What is the function of penguins' wings?

• To help them fly

• To help them swim

• To keep them warm

• To attract mates

Which of the following best describes the structure of the text about penguins?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

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Why do penguins huddle together?

• To play with each other

• To stay warm

• To find food

• To avoid predators

What adaptation helps penguins camouflage with the snow?

• Their black backs

• Their white bellies

• Their webbed feet

• Their sharp beaks

How do penguins catch their prey?

• By using their teeth

• By using their sharp beaks

• By using their claws

• By using their wings

What is the effect of the oil on penguins' feathers?

• It makes them colorful

• It helps keep them dry

• It makes them heavier

• It helps them fly

What is the purpose of penguins' webbed feet?

• To help them walk on ice

• To help them swim

• To help them fly

• To help them dig

What is the main idea of the text about penguins?

• Penguins are colorful birds

• Penguins have adaptations that help them survive

• Penguins are the fastest swimmers

• Penguins are the largest birds

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