Dolphins

Based on the passage, which image would best represent a Boto?

• A gray dolphin swimming in the ocean.

• A pink dolphin in a river.

• A dolphin with a short beak and tall fin.

• A group of dolphins performing tricks at a marine park.

Which text feature should be added in the text to best understand the difference between Bottlenose and Boto dolphins?

• A diagram showing where dolphins live.

• A map of the Gulf of Mexico.

• A chart comparing the habitats and diets of both dolphins.

• A timeline of dolphin evolution.

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

• Botos eat many kinds of fish.

• Botos have many special features that help them survive.

• Botos and Bottlenoses are different in color.

• Botos and Bottlenoses communicate with one another.

Based on the text, where would you most likely find a Bottlenose dolphin?

• In a clear river in South America.

• In the middle of the ocean.

• Along the Gulf of Mexico, near the shore.

• In a dark, muddy river.

What is the author's purpose for including paragraph 7?

• To describe why Bottlenose dolphins are used in marine parks and for research.

• To explain why Bottlenose dolphins live in saltwater habitats.

• To compare the intelligence of Botos and Bottlenoses.

• To show how Bottlenose dolphins communicate.

Why does the author include the definition of "crustaceans" in the text?

• to explain why dolphins eat fish

• to clarify the types of food Bottlenose dolphins eat

• to show how Botos use stiff hairs to find food

• to describe the habitat of river dolphins

How does the author show the differences between Botos and Bottlenose dolphins?

• By describing the color, habitat, and diet of both dolphins.

• By explaining why one is smarter than the other.

• By focusing only on the freshwater habitat of the Boto.

• By comparing how each dolphin swims.

Which detail best explains why Botos can find food in muddy rivers?

• They eat crustaceans at the bottom of rivers.

• They are pink, which helps them blend in with their environment.

• They have long beaks with stiff hairs to help find food.

• They can communicate with other dolphins.

How do the headings in the passage help the reader?

• They distract the reader from the main ideas.
• They help the reader navigate the content more easily.
• They summarize the main points of the passage.
• They provide detailed explanations for each section.