Question

read the passage as you read, visualize a crocodile in its native habitat.
a well - designed hunter
crocodiles have several adaptations that make them excellent predators both in the water and on land.
for example, a crocodiles eyes, ears, and nostrils are on the top of its head, allowing it to keep the rest of
its body underwater as it sneaks up on its prey. also, a crocodile can stay underwater for two hours without
breathing, which gives it more time to hunt or to hide from danger.
crocodiles are extremely fast runners and swimmers due to their strong legs and powerful tails. they
can easily chase down their prey or escape threats from other animals.
in addition to having great speed, crocodiles have cone - shaped teeth and powerful jaws—perfect for
capturing prey and crushing bones. their digestive systems are able to process every part of their prey,
including hides and hooves.
strategy practice write three nouns (people, places, or things) that were easy for you to visualize.
skill practice read the item. write your response.

1. which crocodile feature is pointed out in the diagram but not mentioned in the text?
2. using quotation marks, write the sentence from the text that states the main idea.
3. the diagram labels help the reader understand how a crocodile compares to other reptiles. explain if

this statement is true or false.

Explanation:

1. The text mentions eyes, ears, nostrils, strong legs, powerful tails, cone - shaped teeth, powerful jaws, and digestive systems. The diagram has "skin that absorbs sunlight" which is not in the text.
2. The first sentence "Crocodiles have several adaptations that make them excellent predators both in the water and on land" is the main idea.
3. Diagrams with labels help visualize and understand features. Since the passage describes crocodile features and the diagram labels show some of those (and an extra one), it aids in understanding how a crocodile is adapted (comparing to other reptiles in a general sense of adaptation).

Answer:

1. Skin that absorbs sunlight
2. "Crocodiles have several adaptations that make them excellent predators both in the water and on land"
3. True (because diagrams with labels enhance understanding of the physical characteristics which are part of how a crocodile is adapted, similar to how other reptiles' diagrams would help understand their features for comparison in terms of adaptation etc.)