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English 8 Public

Reading comprehension and critical thinking questions from the book

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All lifeform with bioluminescence: a. Are able to create light b. Live near or underwater c. Use light to attack their prey

a

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Which of these is NOT explained in the passage? a. why some bioluminescent creatures produce light b. why invisibility is important to many sea creatures c. why some birds have beaks that glow in the dark

c

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In which position should this sentence be added to paragraph D? These creatures only rise toward the surface at night. a. after the first sentence b. after the second sentence c. after the third sentence d. after the fourth sentence

c

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According to paragraph E, how do certain shrimp in the ocean's upper layers use bioluminescence? a. as a decoy b. as an alarm c. as camouflage d. as a warning

c

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What is meant by the “burglar alarm” effect? a. Organisms produce light, which attracts the predators of the predator. b. Sudden flash startles predators. c. When lit up, tiny organisms such as dinoflagellates

a

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The reading passage mentions that Atlantic puffins have breaks that grow in the dark. What do you think is the purpose of the glowing beak?

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How else can animals attract a mate if they can't glow?

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Name some amazing facts about one kind of bird of your choice

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