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These fascinating creatures have a unique look with their large, transparent wings and wideset eyes that come in a variety of colors. They are famous for the loud, distinctive songs they sing during the summer months. And did you know, cicadas can be found all over the world, from the Americas to Asia and Africa?  \nNow that we've been introduced to these musical critters, let's explore what they munch on. Unlike some bugs, cicadas aren't the creepy, crawly type that invade your picnic, they prefer to sip on the sap from trees and plants. Using their beak-like mouthparts, they drill into tree trunks and roots to reach their favorite meal. So, no need to squirm, cicadas won't be interested in your sandwich!  \nSpeaking of eating, can you guess which animals might enjoy a cicada snack? Many animals, including birds, spiders, and even other insects, see cicadas as a tasty treat. But don't worry, these clever insects have a trick up their sleeve-they play dead to avoid becoming a meal! And when that doesn't work, their sheer numbers often overwhelm predators, ensuring that many of them survive to sing another day.  \nLastly, let's chat about the amazing life cycle of cicadas. After hatching from eggs, baby cicadas, called nymphs, burrow underground where they can live for many years, some species for as long as 17 years! When they finally emerge, they shed their skin, leaving behind an empty shell, and start their adult life. Isn't it amazing that a creature so small can live such a long and fascinating life, singing the songs of summer year after year?  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What colors can cicada eyes be?  \nA. Only black and white B. Always blue  \nC. A variety of colors D. Just red  \n2) Which animals might see cicadas as a tasty snack?  \nA. Cows and horses B. Lions and leopards  \nC. Dogs and cats D. Birds and spiders  \n3) Where can cicadas be found?  \nA. Only in Africa B. Just in the Americas  \nC. All over the world D. Exclusively in Asia  \n4) Where do cicadas live after hatching from eggs?  \nA. On tree branches B. In water C. Underground D. In bird nests  \n5) What are baby cicadas called?  \nA. Tadpoles B. Larvae C. Pupae D. Nymphs  \n6) Which months do cicadas sing their songs?  \nA. Winter months B. Spring months  \nC. Summer months D. Autumn months  \n7) What do cicadas like to munch on?  \nA. Seeds and nuts B. small insects, mostly aphids  \nC. Sap from trees and plants D. Leaves and tree bark  \n8) How do cicadas reach the sap in trees?  \nA. Chew through the bark B. Drill into tree trunks and roots  \nC. Wait for the sap to drip out D. Fly to the tree tops  \n9) How long can some species of cicadas live underground?  \nA. Up to 17 years B. One year  \nC. Only a few months D. Around 5 years  \n10) What do cicadas do to avoid becoming a meal?  \nA. Make a loud noise B. Release a poison from their skin  \nC. Play dead D. 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Usually it'll be more than a decade, sometimes as long as 17 years!\"  \n16) \"We shed our skins every week. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 95 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 80 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 |\n\n17) \"I'd rather dig into a fruit than a tree trunk. \"  \n18) \"Many animals, I mean m","cbCaigZo655xXdOo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigZo655xXdOo","pdf",131648,11,"English","# Reading Questions\n## Multiple-Choice Q1–Q10\n## W or N Statements 11–27\n## Fact or Opinion 28–37\n## True or False 38–45","[{\"question\":\"What colors can cicada eyes be?\",\"answer\":\"Cicada eyes can be a variety of colors.\"},{\"question\":\"Where do cicadas live after hatching from eggs?\",\"answer\":\"After hatching, baby cicadas live underground.\"},{\"question\":\"How do cicadas avoid becoming a meal?\",\"answer\":\"They play dead to help avoid predators.\"}]","Cicadas - Reading and Practice Questions | PDF",1790809151,28]