WorksheetsKoala (Reading Comprehension)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What type of animal is a koala?
A bear
A marsupial
A rodent
A primate
Where do koalas live?
In the deserts of Australia
In the rainforests of South America
In the eucalyptus forests of Australia
In the savannas of Africa
What adaptation helps koalas climb trees?
Long tails for balance
Webbed feet for swimming
Long claws and two thumbs on each hand
Wings for gliding
Why do koalas not eat the leaves of all eucalyptus species?
They prefer fruits to leaves
Some leaves are too tough to digest
They only eat leaves from trees where they live
Not all eucalyptus leaves are nutritious enough
How many hours or more does a koala typically sleep each day?
8 hours
10 hours
16 hours
24 hours
What do koalas primarily smell like due to their diet?
Fresh leaves
Eucalyptus cough drops
Wet fur
Soil
Why is being on the ground more dangerous for koalas?
They cannot find food
They are more exposed to predators
They can get lost
They cannot climb trees
What has led to the destruction of much of the koalas' forest habitat?
Natural disasters
Climate change
Human activities like farming and mining
Overpopulation of koalas
On which continent do koalas live?
Africa
South America
Australia
Asia
What do koalas eat?
leaves from all eucalyptus trees
bark from some types of eucalyptus trees
dingoes, foxes, and owls
leaves from some types of eucalyptus trees
