Question

1. explain how echolocation works
2. what is the author trying to persuade the reader of in the selection?
3. how can you encourage bats to live near your home?
4. why do you think some people are afraid of bats?
5. write two ways in which species of bats may differ from one another.

write t before the sentences that are true. write f before the sentences that are false.

1. ____ some bats pollinate plants and flowers.
2. ____ more than 3,000 species of bats exist.
3. ____ bats are nocturnal creatures.
4. ____ the smallest bat in the world weighs less than a penny.
5. ____ bats feed only on insects.
6. check the phrase that best describes the authors purpose.

__ to instruct to inform __ to entertain

1. in paragraph 6, the author mentions both incredible diversity. what does this mean?
2. after reading the article, has your opinion of bats changed? explain

Explanation:

1. Without the context of what "echolocation" is in the provided text, a general explanation is that it's a biological sonar used by bats. They emit high - frequency sounds that bounce off objects, and the returning echoes help them navigate and find prey in the dark.
2. To answer this, one would need to analyze the text for persuasive language, arguments, or claims made by the author.
3. Bats can be attracted by providing suitable roosting places like bat boxes, having a water source nearby, and maintaining a habitat with insects (their food source).
4. Reasons for fear could include cultural myths, their nocturnal nature, and their appearance.
5. Bat species may differ in size (from tiny bumblebee bats to large flying foxes) and diet (some eat insects, others fruit or nectar).
6. True. Some bats are important pollinators.
7. True. There are over 1,400 species of bats.
8. True. Bats are generally active at night.
9. True. The bumblebee bat is extremely small and weighs less than a penny.
10. False. Some bats eat fruit, nectar, or even fish in addition to insects.
11. Without the text, it's hard to say, but if it's about bat facts, it's likely to inform.
12. "Incredible diversity" likely means the wide variety of bat species, their different physical characteristics, behaviors, and ecological roles.
13. This is a personal - opinion question that depends on the reader's initial views and what they learned from the article.

Answer:

1. Echolocation is a biological sonar where bats emit high - frequency sounds, and use the returning echoes to navigate and find prey.
2. Analyze the text for persuasive language and claims.
3. Provide bat boxes, a water source, and an insect - rich habitat.
4. Cultural myths, nocturnal nature, and appearance.
5. Size (vary greatly) and diet (insect - eaters, fruit - eaters etc.).
6. T
7. T
8. T
9. T
10. F
11. to inform (likely)
12. Wide variety of bat species, characteristics, behaviors, and roles.
13. Depends on the reader's initial views and what was learned from the article.