Rough-Skinned Newt Study Questions

Shawn and friends discover a newt and debate its danger. They consult park rangers who confirm the newt is poisonous. A wildlife biologist explains the newt's poison and its evolutionary increase over time.

What did Shawn and his friend find in the park?

• A wildflower

• A poisonous newt

• A rare bird

• A snake

What did Shawn's friend suggest they do to confirm the newt's identity?

• Leave it alone

• Take it home

• Ask the park rangers

• Look it up online

What type of newt did the park ranger identify from the picture?

• Rough-skinned newt

• Smooth-skinned newt

• Striped newt

• Spotted newt

What did the park ranger say about the rough-skinned newt's poison?

• It can be deadly to humans

• It is only dangerous to bugs

• It is harmless to humans

• It is not poisonous at all

What happened to the person who ate a rough-skinned newt?

• He got a mild rash

• He felt dizzy and numb, then died

• He had no reaction

• He became very sick but survived

What advice did the park ranger give about rough-skinned newts?

• Feed them to see their reaction

• Leave them alone and they won't harm you

• Avoid them as they are aggressive

• Capture them for study

What is the profession of the person explaining about the newts?

• Zoologist

• Veterinarian

• Wildlife biologist

• Park ranger

What has changed about the newt population over time?

• They have become less poisonous

• They have become more numerous

• They have developed higher levels of poison

• They have become extinct

What is one of the research goals mentioned by the biologist?

• Breeding newts in captivity

• Understanding why newts are so poisonous

• Training newts for shows

• Finding new species of newts

Why did the biologist want to see the place where the newt was found?

• To study the habitat

• To capture the newt

• To take more pictures

• To set up a trap