Amazing Animals Open Court Unit 4 Lesson 4

What does the word tolerate mean in this sentence? Some animals can tolerate very cold weather.

• make loud noises

• move to different places

• run around

• put up with

What is a synonym for advantage in this sentence? A big advantage of exercise is having good health.

• benefit

• voyage

• activity

• weakness

What does the word terrain most likely mean in this sentence? The terrain in the area was rugged and dry.

• fields of corn

• shape of the land

• trees without leaves

• people nearby

What is a synonym for lure in this sentence? Lots of flowers will lure hummingbirds to a garden.

• attract

• irrigate

• elect

• blister

What does the word defenses mean in this sentence? The people in the fort had lots of defenses against their enemies.

• helpful friends

• places to hide food

• ways of protection

• fancy clothes to wear

The hump of a camel provides it with:

• a way to keep sand out of its eyes.

• protection against cold.

• protection against heat.

• energy and water.

Which sentence from the selection best supports your answer for the previous question?

• Hairy eyelashes keep sand out of its eyes.

• This fur also protects the camel from sun and heat during the day.

• The camel’s body can break down this fat into energy and water.

• Thick fur keeps it warm at night.

Why are bears and wood frogs in the same section of the selection?

• They are both animals.

• They both hibernate in the winter.

• They both have fur.

• They are both able to squeeze into small spaces.

The stripes on zebras help to:

• confuse predators.

• attract insects.

• make them run faster.

• keep them cool in summer.

How are the octopus and ant alike?

• They have eight legs.

• They change colors.

• They have strong jaws.

• They work together.