Question

jumping rats

1. the interesting kangaroo rat has big hind feet. the hind feet have four toes. with these large hind feet, the kangaroo rat can jump as far as nine feet. this helps the rat avoid becoming someones meal. its tail is longer than its body. this helps the rat keep its balance during a long jump.
2. kangaroo rats live in several desert habitats. they live in dry washes, sandy soils, and in brushy areas. they live in burrows underground. they are very nocturnal. this means they come out only when it is very dark outside.
3. unfortunately for the kangaroo rat, it has many predators. it is a delicious meal to foxes, owls, snakes, bobcats, badgers, coyotes, and even dogs.
4. the kangaroo rat eats grasses and cactus. it does not need to live near water. it gets all the water it needs from what it eats. the kangaroo rat does not sweat like other animals. this helps conserve its limited moisture.
5. the kangaroo rat has pouches. the pouches are not like the kangaroos of australia. the kangaroo rats pouches are on the outside of its cheeks. it uses these pouches to carry extra food back to its den. it stores the extra food in its den for times when food is scarce.
6. paragraph 1 is mostly about —.

a. what a kangaroo rat looks like
b. what helps the kangaroo rat jump
c. how many toes are on its feet
d. how long the kangaroo rats tail is

1. the kangaroo rat probably comes out only when it is very dark to —.

a. find the grasses and cactus it eats
b. find places to burrow underground
c. avoid its many predators
d. find water to conserve for later

1. the author probably wrote this article to —.

a. explain how dangerous this animal is
b. explain facts about the kangaroo rat
c. explain why the kangaroo rat eats only grasses and cactus
d. explain how to avoid the kangaroo rat

Explanation:

1. Paragraph 1 focuses on the physical feature (hind feet with four toes) of the kangaroo rat, which is about its appearance.
2. The text states "they come out only when it is very dark outside", so the reason is related to darkness.
3. The article presents various facts about the kangaroo rat like its physical features, living habits, eating habits etc.

Answer:

1. A. what a kangaroo rat looks like
2. D. dark
3. B. explain facts about the kangaroo rat