Question

the wood frog
the wood frog is not an ordinary frog. when winter arrives and the temperatures drop, the wood frog’s body freezes. however, this frog does not die. the wood frog has incredible features that allow it to live through the winter.
the wood frog’s body contains special proteins that freeze the water in its blood and cells.
a special solution that works much like antifreeze in a car protects the frog’s cells. a wood frog can survive when the temperature is as low as 20 degrees. amazingly, the cold does not damage the frog’s body or organs.
when the warm weather of spring arrives, the frog thaws. within several hours of defrosting, the frog’s organs and muscles begin operating again. the wood frog can hop, eat, and swim as usual.
these unusual frogs live in alaska and in many parts of canada, where their natural defense to cold temperatures comes in handy.
directions: drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. not all tiles will be used.
match each paragraph with the role it plays in the passage as whole.
paragraph 1
paragraph 2

explains how the wood frog can survive in cold weather
explains that the wood frog is a unique animal
explains how the wood frog adapts to spring
explains what the wood frog’s organs are
explains where the wood frog lives
explains how water affects the wood frog

Explanation:

To solve this matching problem, we analyze each paragraph and the tile descriptions:

Paragraph 1 Analysis:

Paragraph 1 describes the wood frog’s body (special proteins, antifreeze-like solution) and how these features let it survive freezing temperatures (down to 20 degrees). So it explains how the wood frog can survive in cold weather.

Paragraph 2 Analysis:

Paragraph 2 states, “These unusual frogs live in Alaska and in many parts of Canada...” So it explains where the wood frog lives.

Answer:

• Paragraph 1: explains how the wood frog can survive in cold weather
• Paragraph 2: explains where the wood frog lives