Exploring the 2019 6th Grade Reading STAAR Test: Fire Birds

What is the primary purpose of the link provided in the video?

• To access the reading material

• To purchase textbooks

• To download the video

• To subscribe to the channel

What advantage does the black beaked woodpecker gain from living in a burnt forest?

• It is cooler

• It finds more fruits

• It is better camouflaged

• It finds more water

What is the significance of the woodpecker's dark color?

• It attracts mates

• It absorbs more heat

• It provides camouflage

• It scares away predators

From which language is the word 'devastate' derived?

• Greek

• Latin

• Spanish

• French

What is the main reason the author wrote the article about the black beaked woodpecker?

• To discuss deforestation

• To describe the effects of forest fires

• To explain how the woodpecker benefits from burnt forests

• To promote wildlife conservation

What physical feature helps the black beaked woodpecker to build its home?

• Long tail feathers

• Bright plumage

• Thick skull bone

• Strong wings

How does the black beaked woodpecker contribute to the ecosystem after a forest fire?

• By planting new trees

• By spreading seeds

• By creating homes used by other species

• By removing dead trees

What does the photograph next to paragraphs five and six suggest about the woodpecker's nest?

• It is located on the ground

• It provides a safe environment

• It is visible to predators

• It is temporary

Which season is indicated by the video for the use of the woodpecker's nest?

• Only in spring

• Throughout the year

• Only in summer

• Only in winter

What role does the black beaked woodpecker play in the recovery of the forest?

• Seed dispersal

• Fire prevention

• Habitat restoration

• Predator control