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    LEVEL M

    Quick Check Amazing Antarctica

    Name Date
    Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

    1. What is the main idea 3. Based on the book, why aren’t


    of this book? there trees in Antarctica?
    A Antarctica is studied by many A The sun does not shine there.
    scientists throughout the year.
    B The strong winds blow them
    B Antarctica’s location is so over every year.
    far south that people never
    knew it was there.
    C The trees cannot grow in
    the freezing temperatures.
    C Antarctica’s ice has built D The continent receives
    up over the years because too much rain.
    the snow never melts.
    4. Most of the Earth’s fresh water
    D Antarctica is an amazing place is frozen in Antarctica’s ice.
    that is important to protect
    What is fresh water?
    and learn more about.
    2. What was the effect of the
    A Water that does not melt.
    1961 treaty that was signed B Water that does not have salt
    by many countries? in it.

    A Homes that were built on the C Water that does not have
    continent had to be moved. animals in it.

    B Tourists were allowed D Water that does not help


    to visit the continent for plants grow.
    the first time. 5. Which word names a continent?
    C Wars are not allowed to take A Africa
    place in Antarctica.
    B penguin
    D Penguins are protected from C scientist
    people harming them.
    D Earth

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    Quick Check (continued) Amazing Antarctica

    Name Date

    6. Which of the following 8. Why might penguins be


    statements is a fact from in danger if leopard seals
    this book? are nearby?
    A The best place for scientists A Leopard seals warn penguins
    to study is Antarctica. when storms are coming.
    B The wildlife in Antarctica is B Leopard seals are fierce
    the most diverse in the world. predators of penguins.
    C Antarctica would be a prettier C Leopard seals warn penguins
    place if trees grew there. when people are nearby.
    D Antarctica has only one native D Leopard seals and penguins
    insect species. compete for the same food.
    7. Why does a male penguin hold 9. What is the effect of the Earth
    an egg between its feet for turning away from the Sun in
    two months? June and July?
    A to protect the egg and A The Sun never sets
    keep it warm in Antarctica.
    B to save the egg from the B The Sun never rises
    mother penguin in Antarctica.
    C to keep it from being taken C The Sun is up for half
    by a scientist of the day.
    D to watch the egg while the D The Sunlight is weaker.
    mother penguin makes a nest

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    Quick Check (continued) Title

    Name Date

    10. Read this sentence from the


    book: People around the
    world have worked hard to
    protect Antarctica’s animals
    and land. What is another
    word for protect?
    A buy
    B observe
    C steal
    D guard
    11. Extended Response: Why is most
    of the animal life in Antarctica
    found near the coast or sea?

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    LEVEL M
    Quick Check Answer Sheet Amazing Antarctica
    Main Comprehension Skill: Make Inferences / Draw Conclusions

    1. D Main Idea and Details

    2. C Cause and Effect

    3. C Make Inferences / Draw Conclusions

    4. B Vocabulary

    5. A Vocabulary

    6. D Fact or Opinion

    7. A Cause and Effect

    8. B Make Inferences / Draw Conclusions

    9. A Cause and Effect

    10. D Vocabulary

    11. Answers will vary but will


    likely include details such as
    the following: In Antarctica,
    animals live by the sea so they
    can survive. If they were to live
    farther inland, it would be too
    dry, and there would be less
    water for them to drink or food
    for them to eat. There are plants,
    fish, and other sea animals that
    live in the ocean for animals to
    feed on, and there is plenty
    of water.

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