What did the miners initially think about the strange tunnels they discovered?
The World Beneath: The Burrowers Part 2

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
April Jane Gabinio
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They were natural formations.
They were created by other miners.
They were part of an ancient civilization.
They were a new type of rock.
Answer explanation
The miners initially believed the strange tunnels were natural formations, indicating their first impression was that these structures occurred naturally rather than being man-made or linked to ancient civilizations.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the appearance of the Burrowers' eyes.
They are small and black.
They are bioluminescent and yellow.
They are large and red.
They are dull and grey.
Answer explanation
The Burrowers' eyes are described as bioluminescent and yellow, which distinguishes them from the other options that suggest different colors and characteristics. This unique feature likely aids in their underground environment.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial reaction of the underground city’s inhabitants upon learning about the Burrowers?
Curiosity
Panic
Indifference
Excitement
Answer explanation
The inhabitants of the underground city reacted with panic upon learning about the Burrowers, indicating a sense of fear and urgency regarding the potential threat they posed.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why the Burrowers are considered a threat to the underground city.
They consume all the food supplies.
They can cause structural damage by tunneling through rock.
They emit toxic gases.
They block the city's light sources.
Answer explanation
The Burrowers pose a threat to the underground city primarily because they can cause structural damage by tunneling through rock, which can compromise the integrity of the city's infrastructure.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What characteristics of the Burrowers make them effective at tunneling through solid rock?
Their small size and speed.
Their sharp, claw-like appendages and powerful arms.
Their ability to fly.
Their ability to dissolve rock with acid.
Answer explanation
The Burrowers are effective at tunneling through solid rock due to their sharp, claw-like appendages and powerful arms, which allow them to dig and break through tough materials efficiently.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze how the discovery of the Burrowers might change the daily routines of the underground city’s inhabitants.
They might need to relocate to a safer area.
They will continue their routines without any changes.
They will start mining more aggressively.
They will focus on building more tunnels.
Answer explanation
The discovery of the Burrowers may pose a threat to the inhabitants' safety, prompting them to relocate to a safer area. This is a more likely response than continuing routines unchanged or focusing on mining or building more tunnels.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Predict the long-term impact on the underground city if the Burrowers are not stopped.
The city will become a tourist attraction.
The city will eventually collapse due to structural damage.
The city will expand and thrive.
The city will become self-sufficient.
Answer explanation
If the Burrowers are not stopped, their activities will likely lead to structural damage, causing the underground city to eventually collapse. This choice reflects the unsustainable nature of unchecked burrowing.
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