Central Idea Practice

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How can we protect trees from deer?

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By using selenium, which produces a bad smell that keeps deer away from young trees.

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What is the defense mechanism of the hognose snake?

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The hognose snake hisses and plays dead when threatened.

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What are some uses of peanuts?

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Peanuts are used for making peanut butter, frying oil, soaps, and even plastics.

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How do fawns use their spots for protection?

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The spots on a fawn's coat help it blend into shady areas, making it less visible to predators.

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What is a chicken cannon?

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A chicken cannon is a device that fires rubber chickens at airplane windshields to test their durability.

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Why do birds pose a danger to airplanes?

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Birds can hit the windshield of a plane, potentially causing it to shatter and lead to a crash.

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What is the significance of the viceroy butterfly's appearance?

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The viceroy butterfly mimics the bad-tasting monarch butterfly to avoid being eaten by birds.

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How do turtles protect themselves?

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Turtles hide in their shells when they feel threatened.

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What happens when the hognose snake is turned on its stomach?

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It will roll over on its back again as part of its bluffing defense.