WorksheetsEverglades Forever Story Questions
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
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Class
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1.
On page 238, how does the landscape near the Everglades contrast with the landscape near Avacado school?
a)
The everglades are full of homes and the land near the school is grassy.
b)
The Everglades are grassy and wet, but the area near the school is full of houses and shopping centers.
c)
Both areas are full of grassy areas and are very flat.
2.
On page 239, why are there so many birds at the beginning of the trail?
a)
The birds enjoy swimming in the water of the slough.
b)
The birds like the dry land of the slough.
c)
The slough always stays wet so the birds can catch fish to eat.
3.
On page 240, what is the meaning of the word attracted as used in the text?
a)
The alligators are attracted to a mate.
b)
The small animals are drawn to the water-filled holes.
c)
The alligators are interested in the animals coming to the area.
4.
On page 240, why does the author choose a park ranger to narrate this section of the text?
a)
The park ranger is an expert in this area.
b)
The park ranger was the closest human to interview.
c)
The park ranger was kind and wanted to share information about the school.
5.
On page 241, what clues around the word adapted help you understand what it means?
a)
brackish, leaves
b)
specially, so they can live
c)
serve, nurseries
6.
On page 244, how would farming and development harm the Everglades?
a)
Farms could provide food to the animals in the Everglades.
b)
Too many animals would invade the Everglades due to the change in farming or development.
c)
Farming and development requires land, which would take away land from the Everglades.
7.
On page 246, what causes the finger glade to stay dry when the larger sawgrass prairie is wet?
a)
The animals that live there bring water to the habitat.
b)
The finger glade area us on higher ground.
c)
The finger glade is a warmer area that evaporates all of the water.
8.
On page 248, what do you think the author believes people should do to take responsibility for the Everglades?
a)
People should help to raise injured birds from the Everglades.
b)
People should conserve water and not pollute.
c)
People should donate money to the Everglades to help the animals.
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