Treasures in a Pinecone

Read the passage 'Treasures in a Pinecone.' What did the author find in the backyard?

• A hidden treasure chest

• A rare type of pinecone

• An old bicycle

• A family of squirrels

Pinecones open and close because:

• they respond to humidity changes.

• they are affected by temperature.

• they are influenced by sunlight.

• they are moved by wind.

What happens to the seeds when the pinecones open?

• The seeds are released and dispersed.

• The seeds remain inside the pinecones.

• The seeds are destroyed.

• The seeds change color.

The weather affects pinecones by:

• causing them to open in dry conditions and close in wet conditions

• making them change color

• influencing their growth rate

• having no effect on them

Read the passage 'Treasures in a Pinecone.' What is the purpose of the seeds falling to the ground?

• To provide food for animals

• To grow into new trees

• To decompose and enrich the soil

• To be collected by humans

According to Monty Maldonado, the main source of food for many animals is:

• plants

• insects

• other animals

• fruits

Which animals are mentioned as eating the whole pinecone?

• Squirrels

• Birds

• Bears

• Deer

Pinyon nuts are used in:

• Salads

• Desserts

• Both salads and desserts

• Neither

What is the role of a pinecone according to the passage?

• To provide food for animals

• To protect seeds until they are ready to grow

• To act as a habitat for insects

• To serve as a decorative item

What does the word expert mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• a person who collects items found in nature

• a person who knows a lot about something

• someone who teaches about animals

• someone who works in a park