Frozen Frogs/Long Live the Trees Alternate Question Set

What is one way that animals respond to cold weather according to the text?

• They all migrate to warmer climates.

• They all hibernate.

• Some animals, like the wood frog, freeze.

• They all wrap themselves in warm blankets.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

Why is the wood frog's ability to freeze its body important?

• It helps the frog to migrate.

• It allows the frog to survive in extreme climates.

• It makes the frog immune to predators.

• It helps the frog to find food in winter.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the lowest temperature the wood frog can survive without damage?

• 32°F

• 18°F

• 0°F

• 50°F

The author wrote this selection most likely to explain —

• the reasons scientists have been unsuccessful at freezing organs

• how the wood frog survives in harsh conditions

• how wood frogs hibernate or migrate to warmer climates

• the scientific studies that involve wood frogs

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the significance of the Great Basin bristlecone pines mentioned in the text?

• They are the tallest trees in the world.

• They are the oldest living trees in the world.

• They have the largest leaves of any tree.

• They produce the most oxygen.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Why are the trees called bristlecone pines?

• Because of their smooth, soft bark.

• Because of the sharp, coarse bristles on their young cones.

• Because they grow in a cone shape.

• Because they have a sweet smell.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What helps bristlecone trees survive in extreme drought conditions?

• Deep roots that reach underground water

• Shallow roots that spread out to find water

• Thick leaves that store water

• Fast growth to quickly reach water sources

How do bristlecone trees protect themselves from disease and pests?

• By growing very fast

• By having thick outer wood and a special coating

• By shedding their leaves

• By producing a strong scent

How old are some bristlecone trees in the White Mountains?

• Over 1,000 years old

• Over 2,000 years old

• Over 3,000 years old

• Over 4,000 years old

Where is the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest located?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Inyo National Forest

• Sierra Nevada