L6: Comp: Quest fot the Tree Kangaroo

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What does the word bush mean in the sentence below?

We run past the tree kangaroo house, past the kunai, down a trail— and then into the trackless bush.

rocky beach

sheltered cave

well-tended gardens

untouched land

What most likely caused the tree kangaroos to come out on the first day the researchers spotted them?

the snacks that Lisa held out

they wanted to get collars

the quietness of the researchers

the warm weather

Like an acrobat, he catches a vine with his front paws, turns himself around, and lands on the ground on his feet.

What is the main purpose of this sentence?

to show that the people are impressed

to express the skill of the trackers

to supply scientific facts that support the main idea

to provide a detailed description of the kangaroo's movements

Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroos' necks?

A large neck is a sign of good health.

The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars.

Neck size distinguishes the males from the females.

They are comparing kangaroo necks with human necks.

What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?

The anesthetic will wear off before they are finished

The research project will be canceled.

The chances of finding other kangaroos are destroyed.

The male will attack the female.

What does the word tracking mean in the sentence below?

Without knowing it, the tree kangaroos will be sending their position not only to the scientists tracking them on the ground, but also to satellites circling thousands of miles above Earth.

pushing

walking

following

sending

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

The research team will win an award for their work.

The trackers will work only on Lisa's projects.

The tree kangaroos will have a permanent new home.

The scientists can determine the locations of individual tree
kangaroos.

What does the word data mean in the sentence below?

They download this information to the chips in the collars, and this data can be transferred to a computer when the collar automatically falls off, after five months.

temperature

security

information

opinion

Which quotation from the article does the most to show how much the researchers care about the tree kangaroos?

“Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug.”

“Now for the vitamin-mineral shot.”

“The first collared male Matschie's tree kangaroo.”

“Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip.”

“Anesthetic machine? Gas ready? Radio collar?” Holly asks. “And is the other 'roo OK?”

This quotation helps the reader understand

where Holly learned to do research.

the speed and drama of the procedure.

how the radio collar fits the kangaroo.

Holly's fear of getting hurt by a kangaroo.

What does the word bush mean in the sentence below?

We run past the tree kangaroo house, past the kunai, down a trail—
and then into the trackless bush.

rocky beach

sheltered cave

well-tended gardens

untouched land

What most likely caused the tree kangaroos to come out on the first day the researchers spotted them?

the snacks that Lisa held out

they wanted to get collars

the quietness of the researchers

the warm weather

Like an acrobat, he catches a vine with his front paws, turns himself
around, and lands on the ground on his feet.

What is the main purpose of this sentence?

to show that the people are impressed

to express the skill of the trackers

to supply scientific facts that support the main idea

to provide a detailed description of the kangaroo's movements

Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroos' necks?

A large neck is a sign of good health.

The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars.

Neck size distinguishes the males from the females.

They are comparing kangaroo necks with human necks.

What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?

The anesthetic will wear off before they are finished

The research project will be canceled.

The chances of finding other kangaroos are destroyed.

The male will attack the female.

What does the word tracking mean in the sentence below?

Without knowing it, the tree kangaroos will be sending their position not only to the scientists tracking them on the ground, but also to
satellites circling thousands of miles above Earth.

pushing

walking

following

sending

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

The research team will win an award for their work.

The trackers will work only on Lisa's projects.

The tree kangaroos will have a permanent new home.

The scientists can determine the locations of individual tree
kangaroos.

What does the word data mean in the sentence below?

They download this information to the chips in the collars, and this
data can be transferred to a computer when the collar automatically
falls off, after five months.

temperature

security

information

opinion

Which quotation from the article does the most to show how much the researchers care about the tree kangaroos?

“Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug.”

“Now for the vitamin-mineral shot.”

“The first collared male Matschie's tree kangaroo.”

“Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip.”

“Anesthetic machine? Gas ready? Radio collar?” Holly asks. “And is the other 'roo OK?”

This quotation helps the reader understand

where Holly learned to do research.

the speed and drama of the procedure.

how the radio collar fits the kangaroo.

Holly's fear of getting hurt by a kangaroo.

L6: Comp: Quest fot the Tree Kangaroo

L6: Comp: Quest fot the Tree Kangaroo

What does the word bush mean in the sentence below?We run past the tree kangaroo house, past the kunai, down a trail— and then into the trackless bush.

What most likely caused the tree kangaroos to come out on the first day the researchers spotted them?

Like an acrobat, he catches a vine with his front paws, turns himself around, and lands on the ground on his feet.What is the main purpose of this sentence?

Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroos' necks?

What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?

What does the word tracking mean in the sentence below?Without knowing it, the tree kangaroos will be sending their position not only to the scientists tracking them on the ground, but also to satellites circling thousands of miles above Earth.

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

What does the word data mean in the sentence below?They download this information to the chips in the collars, and this data can be transferred to a computer when the collar automatically falls off, after five months.

Which quotation from the article does the most to show how much the researchers care about the tree kangaroos?

“Anesthetic machine? Gas ready? Radio collar?” Holly asks. “And is the other 'roo OK?”This quotation helps the reader understand

What does the word bush mean in the sentence below?

We run past the tree kangaroo house, past the kunai, down a trail— and then into the trackless bush.

Like an acrobat, he catches a vine with his front paws, turns himself around, and lands on the ground on his feet.

What is the main purpose of this sentence?

What does the word tracking mean in the sentence below?

Without knowing it, the tree kangaroos will be sending their position not only to the scientists tracking them on the ground, but also to satellites circling thousands of miles above Earth.

What does the word data mean in the sentence below?

They download this information to the chips in the collars, and this data can be transferred to a computer when the collar automatically falls off, after five months.

“Anesthetic machine? Gas ready? Radio collar?” Holly asks. “And is the other 'roo OK?”

This quotation helps the reader understand