Animal Coverings

Able to live on land and or the water.

• humans

• amphibians

• insects

• birds

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You found an animal that usually gives birth to live young and has hair. What could this species be?

• A type of fish

• A type of amphibian

• A type of insect

• A type of mammal

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In paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word undercoat as described in the text?

• longer, stiff hairs that protects animals against the train and snow.

• fur is usually short and soft, helps protects body temperature.

• fur keeps them dry and warm

• smooth skin to help animals breathe

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What is the definition of guard layer, as used in paragraph 4?

• longer, stiff hairs that protects animals against the train and snow.

• fur is usually short and soft, helps protects body temperature.

• fur keeps them dry and warm

• smooth skin to help animals breathe

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You have a cold and you notice a thick liquid coming out of your nose. What is this liquid called?

• keratin

• mucus

• scales

• dewlap

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Paragraph 13, states that ___________ is an extra flap of skin.

• keratin

• mucus

• scales

• dewlap

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“Flight feathers also help birds steer, keep their balance and land.”

 

What does the word steer mean as it is used in paragraph 18?

• move

• guide

• scatter

• follow

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Based on information in paragraph 5, why does an Artic fox’s fur change color?

• to help keep them cool

• to hide from predators

• to find better food

• to be able to sleep on the ground

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Which sentence best states the central idea of the passage?

• Animals have different body coverings that help them survive.

• Fur keeps mammals warm and dry.

• Body coverings serve many unimportant functions for the animal.

• The undercoat of an animal helps its body temperature.

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central idea

Select two details that are relevant to the central idea that animals have different coverings that help them survive.

• “Warm blooded animals that nurse their young are classified as mammals. (paragraph 2)

• “Most fur has two layers. (paragraph 3)

• “Body coverings serve many different functions for the animal.” (paragraph 1)

• “Whether an animal has fur, skin, scales or feathers, its body covering provides various ways to survive.” (paragraph 19)

• “Scales also help keep their underlying skin moist.” (paragraph 12)

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relevant details