Colors and Markings

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Amphibians and reptiles are dangerous creatures.

• Amphibians and reptiles have various colors and markings that help them survive.

• Amphibians and reptiles are all poisonous.

• Amphibians and reptiles are all green.

How do milk snakes use their markings to their advantage?

• They use their markings to attract mates.

• Their markings help them blend into their surroundings.

• Their markings make them look like venomous snakes.

• Their markings help them find food.

What is the relationship between the Pacific tree frog's color change and its environment?

• The frog changes color to match the weather.

• The frog changes color to match its mood.

• The frog changes color to blend into its surroundings and avoid predators.

• The frog changes color to attract insects.

What does the word "camouflage" mean in the context of the passage?

• To stand out in the environment.

• To blend in with the surroundings.

• To change size.

• To become invisible.

What does the picture of the Pacific Tree Frog on page 17 show?

• It shows how the frog can turn from green to brown.

• It shows how the frog plays hide and seek.

• It shows how the frog can blend into a green leaf.

• It shows how big the frog is.

Why are strawberry poison-dart frogs brightly colored?

• To attract mates.

• To warn predators of their toxicity.

• To blend into the flowers.

• To scare away other frogs.

What key detail supports the idea that chameleons are good at hiding?

• Chameleons can change their color and markings.

• Chameleons are very fast.

• Chameleons live in trees.

• Chameleons eat insects.

Describe the sequence of events that occur when a Pacific tree frog changes its color.

• The frog changes color to match the weather, then changes its markings.

• The frog reacts to seasonal changes, then adjusts its color and markings to blend in.

• The frog changes its color first, then its size.

• The frog changes its markings first, then its color.

In the sentence below select the past tense of the underlined verb.

Mrs. Patel talks to the class.

• will talk

• talking

• talked

In the sentence below select the future tense of the underlined verb.

Mrs. Smith bakes cookies.

• will bake

• baking

• baked