CKLA unit 3 - Body Systems

Why had Otzi’s body not decayed much?

Which of Otzi’s bones had been strengthened by traveling long distances on sloping ground?

• tibia

• fibula

• sternum

• cranium

What does the word sloping mean in the following sentence? "It had been strengthened by traveling long distances on sloping ground."

• flat

• rough

• slanted

• sandy

A scientist found tiny specks of _________ and _________ in Otzi’s tooth enamel.

Why was using x-rays a good way to examine Otzi’s body?

• X-rays show a picture of the outside of the body.

• X-rays show a picture of the inside of the body.

• X-rays show how muscles work.

• X-rays show how the nervous system works.

Why did the author write this selection?

• to tell readers about what scientists learned from a preserved iceman

• to question readers about scientists who examine bones

• to educate readers about scientists in the Alps

• to prevent readers from becoming scientists who preserve things from nature

According to the selection, what does the word kinsmen mean?

• animals

• kings

• relatives

• pets

Type and mark the topic sentence (TS) and concluding sentence (CS) in this paragraph. Then, number the remaining sentences, which provide supporting details, in the correct order. (The passage is out of order)

1. Next, you pour the hot water in a cup and drop in the tea bag.

   2. Then, remove the tea bag carefully, and add sugar or milk if you wish. Making a cup of hot tea is an easy thing to do. You must wait 3–5 minutes for the tea to steep, or become tea. First, you heat water in a kettle on the stove. Before you know it, your tea is ready to drink!

If scientists misjudged something about Otzi, what does that mean they did?

Scientists may disagree about what features of Otzi’s body indicate, which means scientists may _________.

• not believe that someone is honest

• not enjoy something

• not do what someone tells them to do

• not have the same opinion