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The Glowing Turtle

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Question 1

1.

In paragraph 6, the word inherent means-

A ability to glow

B existing permanently inside something

C a learned characteristic

D existing outside of something

Question 2

2.

A compare-and-contrast pattern is used in paragraphs 3 and 4 in order to -

F list animals that are biofluorescent and bioluminescent

G convince readers that biofluorescence is more interesting

H explain the difference between bioluminescence and biofluorescence

J entertain the readers with stories about biofluorescent creatures

Question 3

3.

The reader can infer that David Gruber -

A is afraid of the ocean

B is not a very good swimmer

C would rather study turtles than sharks

D has a love for the ocean and its creatures

Question 4

4.

By the end of the article, the reader can conclude that -

F  the hawkbill turtles is the only bioluminescent reptile in the world

G all bioluminescent animals glow so they can find their food more easily

H glowing turtles are really aliens

J Scientists still have much to learn about the ocean and its amazing creatures

Question 5

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Which excerpt represents a fact that can be verified through scientific research?

A It seemed like an "alien craft with patchwork of neon green and red..."

B ...at least some sea creatures are able to perceive colors that humans cannot.

C Dr. Gruner and his colleagues will continue to dive and explore the beautiful underwater world

D Dr. Gruber  and his team are excited to learn more about exactly how and why this hawksbill turtle is glowing

Question 6

6.

The informational graphics are included in the selection to help the reader understand -

F how bioluminescence and biofluorescence work

G where Dr. Gruber found the glowing turtle 

H the percentage of sea creatures that are biofluorescent

J the complexity of the ocean and how much is still unknown about life there

Question 7

7.

Which best explains the difference between bioluminescence and biofluorescence?

A bioluminescent creatures make their own light; biofluorescent creatures absorb, transform, and reflect light.

B Biofluorescent creatures make their own light; bioluminescent creatures

C Bioluminescent creatures have white light; biofluorescent creatures have red and green light 

D Biofluorescent creatures have white light; bioluminescent creatures have red and green light

Question 8

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Which of the following is the best summary of the article?

F Marine biologist David Gruber just discovered the first glowing reptile. Dr. Gruber reported that the turtle looked like an alien space ship, glowing red and green. He filmed the turtle for five minutes before letting it swim away because the hawksbill sea turtle is critically endangered.

G Dr. David Gruber recently discovered a biofluorescent sea turtle. This exciting discovery helps marine biologists in their efforts to understand bioluminescence (when creatures produce light). Scientists will continue to dive and research this underwater world.

H A team of marine biologists led by Dr. David Gruber recently discovered the first biofluorescent reptile. This hawksbill sea turtle absorbs the ocean's blue light  and reflects it back as a red and green glow. Scientists look forward to future research and learning more about this interesting turtle. 

J People often confuse bioluminescence and biofluorescence. Bioluminescent creatures produce light within themselves. Biofluorescent creatures absorb light from outside then transform it and reflect it back. 