Critter Crossing

Which of the following best describes a problem the animals in this book face?

• They are dangerous and scary for most humans.

• They are very small and can't move fast.

• They have a difficult time crossing the roads safely.

• They are becoming endangered.

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Every animal has a habit which is

• anything not living that is used to move people or goods

• the violent or forceful impact of objects

• the process by which an entire group of animals or plants dies

• the natural environment of plants and animals

Three of the following sentences are details. Which is the only main idea?

• The crossing cost millions of dollars.

• It used to be the site of hundreds of collisions between animals and vehicles.

• Parks Canada built over 30 animal underpasses and overpasses to save wildlife and humans in Banff National Park.

• The first year only one black bear used the crossing.

Which of the following is a reason why animals use the crossing?

• To find prey in a different area

• To allow scientists to study them

• They enjoy having their pictures taken by hidden cameras

• They are lazy and look for short cuts

Which type of book is Critter Crossing?

• realistic fiction

• fantasy fiction

• historical fiction

• expository (nonfiction)

Which statement is an opinion?

• Many animals face dangers as they cross the road.

• Banff National Park has some of the most beautiful mountains in North America.

• The highway may carry more than 25,000 vehicles each day.

• Roads can cut up habitats and keep animals from being able to move freely.

Which word means to move from one habitat to the next each year?

• endanger

• collide

• extinct

• migrate

What problem happens when animals aren't able to find a mate

• They can't find food

• They can no longer locate shelter

• They can no longer have babies which can cause a species to disappear from the area

• Roads cannot be built in their habitat

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How are underpasses and overpasses similar?

• They are both used in Banff National Park.

• They both have been built to try to help wildlife safely cross roads by preventing collisions between humans and animals.

• They each cost millions of dollars to build.

• All of the above

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Which definition best fits the type of cross in this story?

• Meaning One: a figure or marking with intersecting lines that overlap

• Meaning Two: to go across the other side of a road or path

• Meaning Three: annoyed or angry with someone