EngageNY Module2A: Unit 2: Lesson 7
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5 questions
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Choose the tree or plant that is not found in the area Meg Lowman is studying.
Choose the tree or plant that is not found in the area Meg Lowman is studying.
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In the sentence, "From this platform she has a good view of four ant gardens she is monitoring," what does the word monitoring mean? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
In the sentence, "From this platform she has a good view of four ant gardens she is monitoring," what does the word monitoring mean? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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Which word completes the sentence?: Epiphytes are ______ vines and lianas becuase they usually start growing from the canopy down.
Which word completes the sentence?: Epiphytes are ______ vines and lianas becuase they usually start growing from the canopy down.
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The text tells us that epiphytes root on the bark or soil found on a tree. Write each step in order to show the order of epiphyte growth. (Seed sprout) (Plants deposit sugars) (The plant takes root) (A bird excretes a seed from overhead, or ants drag in bits of plant material) (Ants feed off the glucose proteins of the plants' succaries) (Ant farmers tend the sprouts)
The text tells us that epiphytes root on the bark or soil found on a tree. Write each step in order to show the order of epiphyte growth.
(Seed sprout) (Plants deposit sugars) (The plant takes root) (A bird excretes a seed from overhead, or ants drag in bits of plant material) (Ants feed off the glucose proteins of the plants' succaries) (Ant farmers tend the sprouts)
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The author states: "Scientists think that the ant gardens themselves may be of benefit to more than just the ants." What does the word benefit mean in this sentence? In what way(s) do the ant gardens benefit more than just the ants? Quote the text in your answer.
The author states: "Scientists think that the ant gardens themselves may be of benefit to more than just the ants." What does the word benefit mean in this sentence? In what way(s) do the ant gardens benefit more than just the ants? Quote the text in your answer.