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Which of the following options describes a behavior of animals that helps them survive in cold climates?
Which of the following options describes a behavior of animals that helps them survive in cold climates?
- They eat only fruits.
- They migrate to colder areas.
- They sleep through the winter. (correct)
- They sleep all day during summer.
Which choice accurately depicts a dietary preference of certain animals?
Which choice accurately depicts a dietary preference of certain animals?
- They mostly prefer nuts and seeds.
- They eat a variety of foods including meat.
- They thrive on a diet of insects.
- They only consume plants. (correct)
What action might an animal take to escape harsh weather conditions?
What action might an animal take to escape harsh weather conditions?
- They dig underground holes.
- They move to a warm place. (correct)
- They start to forage for food.
- They build nests in tall trees.
What behavior involving young animals is commonly observed?
What behavior involving young animals is commonly observed?
Which statement best describes an animal's seasonal behavior?
Which statement best describes an animal's seasonal behavior?
What is the CORRECT way to divide the word 'corner' into syllables?
What is the CORRECT way to divide the word 'corner' into syllables?
What is the CORRECT way to divide the word 'recognize' into syllables?
What is the CORRECT way to divide the word 'recognize' into syllables?
Which of these options represents a correct direct quotation?
Which of these options represents a correct direct quotation?
In the sentence 'Don’t forget your jacket Mom,' which option correctly punctuates the direct address?
In the sentence 'Don’t forget your jacket Mom,' which option correctly punctuates the direct address?
Which of these options shows an incorrect way to divide the syllables of 'mistake'?
Which of these options shows an incorrect way to divide the syllables of 'mistake'?
What is the correct division of the syllable pattern VCCV for the word 'concert'?
What is the correct division of the syllable pattern VCCV for the word 'concert'?
Which option is NOT a correct division of the syllables in the word 'mistake'?
Which option is NOT a correct division of the syllables in the word 'mistake'?
In the sentence, how should 'Spring is my favorite season' be quoted correctly?
In the sentence, how should 'Spring is my favorite season' be quoted correctly?
How do children in isolated places in Canada receive books?
How do children in isolated places in Canada receive books?
What unique method is used in Thailand to deliver books?
What unique method is used in Thailand to deliver books?
What is the purpose of the library set up by the police in Thailand?
What is the purpose of the library set up by the police in Thailand?
What method is used to send books to children on remote islands in Finland?
What method is used to send books to children on remote islands in Finland?
In areas without libraries, how do children typically receive books?
In areas without libraries, how do children typically receive books?
What type of transportation is mentioned for delivering books to children in rural schools?
What type of transportation is mentioned for delivering books to children in rural schools?
What resource do children in Peru use to access books?
What resource do children in Peru use to access books?
What kind of books does each boat carry for remote island children in Finland?
What kind of books does each boat carry for remote island children in Finland?
What does the word 'isolated' mean in the sentence 'The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders'?
What does the word 'isolated' mean in the sentence 'The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders'?
What does the word 'obtained' mean in the sentence 'I was able to obtain the information I needed'?
What does the word 'obtained' mean in the sentence 'I was able to obtain the information I needed'?
What does the word 'access' mean in the sentence 'Most people in the United States have access to computers'?
What does the word 'access' mean in the sentence 'Most people in the United States have access to computers'?
What does the word 'vast' mean in the sentence 'Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world'?
What does the word 'vast' mean in the sentence 'Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world'?
What does the phrase 'impossible to travel on' mean in the context of 'The flooded road was impassable'?
What does the phrase 'impossible to travel on' mean in the context of 'The flooded road was impassable'?
What does the word 'difficult' suggest in the context of 'steep and rocky'?
What does the word 'difficult' suggest in the context of 'steep and rocky'?
How would you describe the phrase 'narrow and rough'?
How would you describe the phrase 'narrow and rough'?
What does the term 'eager' generally convey?
What does the term 'eager' generally convey?
What primarily inspired Beverly Kearney to pursue track and field?
What primarily inspired Beverly Kearney to pursue track and field?
Which university did Beverly Kearney attend after Auburn University?
Which university did Beverly Kearney attend after Auburn University?
How did Kearney's early life experiences influence her coaching career?
How did Kearney's early life experiences influence her coaching career?
What position did Kearney accept at the University of Florida?
What position did Kearney accept at the University of Florida?
What major achievement is Kearney known for in her career?
What major achievement is Kearney known for in her career?
What aspect of Kearney's early life is highlighted in the passage?
What aspect of Kearney's early life is highlighted in the passage?
At what point in her life did Kearney begin her coaching career?
At what point in her life did Kearney begin her coaching career?
What did her track coach at the small college provide that was significant for Kearney?
What did her track coach at the small college provide that was significant for Kearney?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Context Clues
- "Raise their young": Parents nurture and feed their offspring until they can survive independently.
- "Sleep through the winter": Certain animals hibernate, entering a state of deep sleep during the cold months to conserve energy.
- "Eat only plants": Herbivores sustain themselves by consuming vegetation, avoiding meat in their diet.
- "Move to a warm place": Some species migrate seasonally to warmer climates to find better living conditions and food sources.
Key Figures and Facts
- Beverly Kearney: Head coach of a major collegiate women’s track and field team, recognized for inspiring athletes and overcoming life challenges.
- Born in 1958: Kearney's upbringing was marked by hardships, including moving frequently due to financial struggles.
- Educational Journey: Attended Auburn University where she excelled in sprinting, later coached at Indiana State University.
- Coaching Career: Became an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee, leading to a head coaching offer from the University of Florida.
Community Access to Books
- Global Library Initiatives: In regions lacking libraries, children receive books in bags or suitcases, promoting reading despite geographical challenges.
- Borrower-by-Mail Program in Canada: Isolated children can request books via email or phone; librarians send books through mail.
- Innovative Transportation in Thailand: Elephants transport books to remote jungle villages, ensuring access to literature in underserved areas.
- Creative Use of Space: Old train carriages in Thailand are repurposed as libraries, providing safe reading environments for street children.
Vocabulary Understanding
- "Isolated": Describes villages with limited contact with the outside world, often with few outsiders visiting.
- "Obtain": Involves acquiring or getting the needed information; synonymous with "get."
- "Vast": Refers to something extensive, such as Canada being the second-largest country, emphasizing its size.
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