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Axolotls: Adored and in Danger

Authored by Ric Prine

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 12+ times

Axolotls: Adored and in Danger
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason axolotls are at risk in the wild?

They are being hunted for their skin.

They are overpopulated in the wild.

They are being captured for zoos.

Their natural habitat is being destroyed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of axolotls in Mexican culture?

They are a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

They are considered magical by the ancient Aztec.

They are a common household pet in Mexico.

They are used in traditional Mexican cuisine.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Luis Zambrano's plan?

To breed axolotls in captivity.

To create a new species of axolotl.

To restore the natural habitat of axolotls.

To export axolotls to other countries.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't axolotls from labs be released into Lake Xochimilco?

They cannot survive the polluted waters and predators.

They are too aggressive.

They are too valuable for research.

They are not native to the area.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical farming method is being revived to help axolotls?

Hydroponics

Terrace farming

Floating gardens

Crop rotation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of virtual adoption of axolotls by students?

To keep axolotls as pets in their homes.

To train axolotls for entertainment.

To raise funds for axolotl conservation.

To study axolotls in a controlled environment.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word 'axolotl' in the Nahuatl language?

Water monster

Little dragon

Magic fish

River spirit

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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