Question

wednesday
squirrels
squirrels have adaptations to help them survive in their habitats. they come in several different colors such as gray, brown, and even white. their various shades of fur assist them to camouflage within nature to protect themselves from predators. the gray and brown squirrels blend in with the trees to allow them to hide. white furred squirrels blend in with the snow in their surroundings.
they also have four front teeth that never stop growing. squirrels gnaw on nuts, seeds, and fruit. the constant chomping on the food can damage their teeth, so its teeth continue to grow to avoid losing their teeth.
squirrels are also fast runners. running fast allows them to zig - zag while running to avoid being taken by predators.
part a
what is the main idea of the passage?
a squirrels come in different colors.
b squirrels have many adaptations.
c squirrels are fast runners.
part b
which two sentences support your answer to part a?
a they come in many different colors such as gray, brown, and even white. b their various shades of fur help them camouflage within nature to protect themselves from predators. c the constant gnawing on the food can damage the squirrels teeth, so its teeth continue to grow to avoid losing their teeth.
what is the meaning of the word gnaw as it is used in the passage?
a chew
b smell
c hide

Explanation:

For Part A, the passage focuses on various adaptations of squirrels like camouflage - fur color, growing teeth, and running ability, so the main idea is that squirrels have many adaptations. For Part B, the sentences about fur color helping camouflage and growing teeth are examples of adaptations. For the meaning of 'gnaw', the context of eating nuts, seeds and fruit indicates it means chew.

Answer:

Part A: B. Squirrels have many adaptations.
Part B: A. They come in many different colors such as gray, brown, and even white.; B. Their various shades of fur help them camouflage within nature to protect themselves from predators.
Part C: A. chew