Tardigrades

Which question can be answered by reading paragragh 2?

• How do water bears survive in extreme surroundings?

• What do tardigrades look like?

• What do water bears need to stay active?

• Why does a tardigrade need water?

What can survive more radiation than a person?

• Cockroach

• Camel

• Tardigrade

• Ant

Where can water bears be found?

• Parks, forests, and gardens

• Deserts, beaches, and caves

• Cities, towns, and villages

• Mountains, hills, and valleys

What do many water bears feed on?

• Juices out of plants

• Leaves and grass

• Fruits and seeds

• Small insects

What is a microscope used for?

• To see tiny objects or creatures

• To measure temperature

• To weigh small items

• To record sounds

What do some water bears eat?

• Creatures smaller than they are

• Large animals

• Fruits and vegetables

• Rocks and minerals

What happens to a water bear when it dries up?

• It grows bigger

• It pulls in its legs and curls into a tun

• It changes color

• It starts flying

How did water bears return from space?

• They were damaged

• They came back fine

• They disappeared

• They changed shape

What did most scientists believe about life beyond Earth not long ago?

• It was common

• It did not exist

• It was everywhere

• It was easy to find

What shape does a water bear curl into when it dries up?

• A ball

• A tun

• A square

• A triangle