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These majestic birds can be as tall as 4 feet, and their wingspan can reach up to 6 feet across! While many types of cranes are a dull grey, some can be white, brown, and even gold. And don't forget about their red crown, it's a patch of skin on the top of their head that turns brighter when they're excited!  \nSpeaking of excitement, can you guess what cranes love to eat? They're not picky eaters at all, they love to snack on insects, small mammals, and even fish if they can find them! Sometimes, they'll also eat grains and berries, especially when they're getting ready for their long migration trips. That's right, cranes are travelers who can travel thousands of miles to find the perfect spot to live.  \nHave you ever wondered where these traveling birds call home? Cranes live in all sorts of places, from the wetlands of Africa to the cold tundra of Siberia. They prefer to live near water and they build their nests in shallow water or on the ground near water. The mother crane usually lays two eggs and both the mother and father take turns sitting on the eggs until they hatch.  \nCranes aren't just important to the ecosystem, they're important to us humans, too! In many cultures, cranes are symbols of luck, longevity, and peace. They're also helpful to farmers because they eat pests that can destroy crops. So next time you see a crane, remember how special and important they are to our world.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) How tall can cranes be?  \nA. As tall as 4 feet B. As tall as 8 feet  \nC. As tall as 2 feet D. As tall as 6 feet  \n2) How wide can a crane's wingspan be?  \nA. Up to 10 feet wide. B. Up to 6 feet wide.  \nC. Up to 2 feet wide. D. Up to 8 feet wide.  \n3) Where do cranes build their nests?  \nA. On cliffs B. In trees  \nC. In shallow water or on the ground D. Underground  \nnear water  \n4) Who takes turns sitting on the crane eggs until they hatch?  \nA. Both mother and father crane B. Only the mother crane  \nC. None, they leave the eggs alone D. Only the father crane  \n5) What types of environment do cranes prefer to live in?  \nA. On mountains B. In dense forests  \nC. Near water D. In dry desert  \n6) What do cranes eat when getting ready for migration?  \nA. Rocks and small stones B. Grains and berries  \nC. Fish and aquatic plants D. Insects and tree bark  \n7) How many eggs does the mother crane usually lay?  \nA. Three B. Four C. One D. Two  \n8) What are cranes a symbol of in many cultures?  \nA. Fear, danger, and chaos B. War, strength, and power  \nC. Love, beauty, and grace D. Peace, luck, and longevity  \n9) What is the red crown of a crane?  \nA. A patch of skin on the top of the crane's head.  \nB. The crane's beak.  \nC. Red dense fur on the top of a crane's head.  \nD. A colored feather on the crane's head.  \n10) How are cranes helpful to farmers?  \nA. They eat pests that can destroy B. 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