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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. Just red B. Only black and white  \nC. Always blue D. A variety of colors  \n2) Which animals might see cicadas as a tasty snack?  \nA. Birds and spiders B. Dogs and cats  \nC. Cows and horses D. Lions and leopards  \n3) Where can cicadas be found?  \nA. Only in Africa B. Exclusively in Asia  \nC. All over the world D. Just in the Americas  \n4) Where do cicadas live after hatching from eggs?  \nA. Underground B. In water C. On tree branches D. In bird nests  \n5) What are baby cicadas called?  \nA. Nymphs B. Tadpoles C. Larvae D. Pupae  \n6) Which months do cicadas sing their songs?  \nA. Autumn months B. Summer months  \nC. Winter months D. Spring months  \n7) What do cicadas like to munch on?  \nA. Seeds and nuts B. Sap from trees and plants  \nC. Leaves and tree bark D. small insects, mostly aphids  \n8) How do cicadas reach the sap in trees?  \nA. Drill into tree trunks and roots B. Fly to the tree tops  \nC. Chew through the bark D. Wait for the sap to drip out  \n9) How long can some species of cicadas live underground?  \nA. One year B. Only a few months  \nC. Around 5 years D. Up to 17 years  \n10) What do cicadas do to avoid becoming a meal?  \nA. Play dead B. Release a poison from their skin  \nC. Release a smelly odor 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","cbCaikYd2FgQHmqQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikYd2FgQHmqQ","pdf",131603,11,"English","# Reading Questions\n## Multiple-Choice (1-10)\n## Animal-Speaking 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, cicadas live underground as nymphs.\"},{\"question\":\"How do cicadas avoid becoming a meal?\",\"answer\":\"Cicadas can play dead to avoid predators.\"}]","Cicadas - Reading Comprehension Questions and Statements | PDF",1790809151,28]