Camels

What is the main idea of the selection?

• There are songs and films about camels.
• There are two types of camels in the world.
• A camel's most unusual feature is its hump.
• A camel adapts well to life in the desert.

According to the text, what is the camel's strangest feature?

• thick eyelashes
• closed nostrils
• humped backs 
• bushy eyebrows

What is the purpose of a camel's hump? 

• to keep it from sweating
• to store water for many weeks
• to provide energy when there is no food
• to help its body temperature stay low

According to the selection, why are camels well-suited for sandstorms?

• They have long, thick eyelashes.
• They enjoy hot, dry weather.
• They sweat similar to humans.
• They feed on dew-dampened plants.

According to the selection, why are the camel's bushy eyebrows important?

• to help is see the desert better
• to help shade its eyes from the sun
• to protect its breathing ability
• to keep sweat out of its eyes

In paragraph 3, how would "dew-dampened" plants help the camels go for weeks without water?

• "Dew-dampened" plants provide shade for camels.
• "Dew-dampened" plants provide a source of water for camels.
• "Dew-dampened" plants help the camels store fat in their humps.
• "Dew-dampened" plants help the camels lose weight.

In paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word distress?

• sadness
• suffering
• fear
• sleep

What is the similarity between paragraphs 3 and 4?

• They both describe how camels look.
• They both describe where camels live.
• They both explain why camels are well-suited for running.
• They both explain why camels can go without water for long periods.

In paragraph 4, what does the word conserve mean?

• build
• form
• help
• save