Main Idea Review 2

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What are adaptations in the context of desert plants and animals?

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Adaptations are characteristics or behaviors that enable plants and animals to survive in their environment, such as deep roots in desert plants or nocturnal behavior in desert animals.

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How do desert plants conserve moisture?

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Desert plants have little or no leaves to minimize moisture loss and often have deep roots to access underground water.

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What is a common characteristic of poisonous snakes?

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Poisonous snakes typically have triangular-shaped heads and slit-like pupils.

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What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary War?

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George Washington was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

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How did the Pony Express operate?

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The Pony Express was a mail delivery service that used men on horseback to transport mail across the country from Missouri to California.

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What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution is the foundational document that outlines the framework of the government of the United States.

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How do elephants use their trunks?

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Elephants use their trunks for smelling, drinking, greeting each other, and soothing themselves.

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What is the purpose of a main idea in a paragraph?

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The main idea provides the reader with the primary focus or argument of the paragraph.

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What is a nocturnal animal?

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A nocturnal animal is one that is active during the night and rests during the day.