U5W1 Wonders Adaptation

Which word means the OPPOSITE of gritty?

• bland

• rough

• smooth

• wrinkled

Which word means almost the SAME as typical?

• different

• messy

• odd

• usual

What does the word mingle mean?

• to divide

• to mix together

• to make bigger

• to keep separated

What does the word cling mean?

• to separate things

• to glue things together

• to stick to something closely

• to stay away from everything

Which word means almost the SAME as humid?

• cold

• dry

• moist

• slippery

What does the word magnified mean?

• caused objects to appear larger

• made objects look smaller

• showed objects as they are

• made objects shrink

Which of the following professionals would MOST likely use a microscope?

• lawyer

• nurse

• scientist

• waiter

What does the word dissolves mean?

• dries out

• separates two things

• rinses with warm water

• becomes part of a liquid

According to the text, how do sea urchins contribute to the tide pool ecosystem?

• A) They dissolve rocks with special chemicals

• B) They create new tide pools by scraping bowl-shaped depressions with their gritty teeth

• C) They mingle with other animals to build rock walls

• D) They cling to rocks to prevent water from escaping

What occurs when tide pools experience low tide?

• F) Animals leave the pools completely until high tide returns

• G) Animals hide under rocks where moisture clings, create protective mucus covers, and cluster in shady spots

• H) The pools immediately dry up and become uninhabitable

• I) The water becomes more humid and attracts new species