Unit practice assessment - Zule

1. What is the TOPIC for the passage, "Reindeer: Fascinating Creatures of the Arctic Tundra?"

• Reindeer are incredibly well-adapted animals that are specifically suited to survive in the Arctic tundra.
• Reindeer
• Arctic Animals
• Reindeer hold cultural significance and play an essential role in the lives of indigenous people in the Arctic regions

2. What is the MAIN IDEA for the passage "Reindeer: Fascinating Creatures of the Arctic Tundra?"

• Reindeer hold cultural significance and play an essential role in the lives of indigenous people in the Arctic regions
• Reindeer are incredibly well-adapted animals that are specifically suited to survive in the Arctic tundra.
• Each year, reindeer undertake arduous journeys, covering hundreds of miles in search of food and suitable breeding grounds.
• From their impressive antlers to their efficient migratory patterns, reindeer are truly remarkable creatures.

3. What would an appropriate SUBHEADING for the following passage be? "Another remarkable aspect of reindeer is their ability to migrate over long distances. Each year, reindeer undertake arduous journeys, covering hundreds of miles in search of food and suitable breeding grounds. This migration is a collective effort, as they travel in large herds, ensuring their safety and increasing their chances of finding adequate resources. The reindeer's sense of direction is exceptional; they can navigate through vast expanses of land and treacherous terrains, using their innate instincts and acute senses."

• Reindeer
• Treacherous Terrains
• Exceptional Migrators
• The remarkable aspect of reindeer is their ability to migrate over long distances.

4. Which supporting detail BEST supports the main idea of the third paragraph. Main Idea: "Reindeer have adapted a specialized coat to cope with the extreme cold of the Arctic tundra."

• Reindeer spend about 40% of their lives in the snow.
• The outer layer of their coat consists of long guard hairs. This layer helps repel water and retain body heat, while the inner layer provides insulation to keep the reindeer warm
• It helps them blend in with their surroundings like camoflauge.
• The arctic tundra is extremely cold. Temperatures can get as low as negative 25 degrees fahrenheit.

5. Which supporting detail BEST supports the main idea of the fourth paragraph. Main Idea: "Reindeer's remarkable feeding habits and adaptations allow them to thrive in the challenging environment of the Arctic tundra."

• The Arctic tundra poses further challenges in terms of food availability.
• I once saw a reindeer grazing on long grass at a zoo.
• During the summer months, they graze on a variety of plants and vegetation, building up fat reserves that sustain them during the long winter months when food is scarce
• Reindeer are herbivores. A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

7. Which statement below about reindeer is the most OBJECTIVE?

• Reindeer have some of the best looking antlers in the animal kingdom.
• Reindeer have adapted a dense double-layered coat to stay warm.
• Reindeer have more remarkable coats of fur than their cousin, the deer.
• I think reindeer are much more fascinating than elk, deer, or moose.