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They're so small that we can't see them without a microscope. These little creatures love to live in warm, humid places like our homes, especially in carpets, beddings, and stuffed animals. Dust mites eat dead skin cells from people and pets, which is why our homes are their favorite dining spots.  \nTheir life cycle is quite fascinating. Dust mites hatch from eggs and go through several stages, including larva, protonymph, and tritonymph, before becoming adults.  \nThis entire process takes about a month, and adult dust mites can live for about two to four months. Even though they're related to spiders and ticks, dust mites don't bite or sting humans.  \nThere are some interesting facts about dust mites that make them unique! Not all insects get along with dust mites, like the predatory mites that eat them. Dust mites don't have any special defenses, but they can cause allergies in some people because of the proteins in their waste. Remember, even though we can't see them, dust mites are a natural part of our world, and they're just trying to live their tiny lives, too.  \nDust Mites  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What are dust mites?\u003Cbr>A. Large insects found outdoors B. Tiny critters that live all around us\u003Cbr>C. Small rodents in our homes D. Tiny plants that grow on surfaces\u003Cbr>2) Can we see dust mites without a microscope?\u003Cbr>A. Yes B. No\u003Cbr>3) What do dust mites eat?\u003Cbr>A. Food scraps and waste B. Other insects and organisms\u003Cbr>C. Dead skin cells from people and D. Wood and other plant materials\u003Cbr>pets\u003Cbr>4) What causes allergies in some people due to dust mites?\u003Cbr>A. Their presence in the air B. Proteins in their waste\u003Cbr>C. Their bites or stings D. Their consumption of dead skin\u003Cbr>cells\u003Cbr>5) What do predatory mites do to dust mites?\u003Cbr>A. Live together in harmony B. Ignore each other\u003Cbr>C. Compete for food D. Eat them\u003Cbr>6) Where do dust mites prefer to live?\u003Cbr>A. Outdoors in forests B. In bodies of water\u003Cbr>C. Warm, humid places like our D. Dry, cold environments homes\u003Cbr>7) How long does the dust mite life cycle take?\u003Cbr>A. Three months B. Six months C. About a month D. One week\u003Cbr>8) Do dust mites bite or sting humans?\u003Cbr>A. Yes B. No\u003Cbr>9) What types of items in our homes do dust mites live in?\u003Cbr>A. Electronic devices and cords B. Carpets, beddings, and stuffed\u003Cbr>animals\u003Cbr>C. Bathroom fixtures and plumbing D. Kitchen appliances and utensils\u003Cbr>10) What is the relation between dust mites and spiders?\u003Cbr>A. Spiders prey on dust mites B. Dust mites prey on spiders\u003Cbr>C. They are unrelated D. They are related |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 2  \nDust mites are tiny critters that live all around us. They're so small that we can't see them without a microscope. These little creatures love to live in warm, humid places like our homes, especially in carpets, beddings, and stuffed animals. Dust mites eat dead skin cells from people and pets, which is why our homes are their favorite dining spots.  \nTheir life cycle is quite fascinating. Dust mites hatch from eggs and go through several stages, including larva, protonymph, and tritonymph, before becoming adults.  \nThis entire process takes about a month, and adult dust mites can live for about two to four months. Even though they're related to spiders and ticks, dust mites don't bite or sting humans.  \nThere are some interesting facts about dust mites that make them unique! Not all insects get along with dust mites, like the predatory mites that eat them. Dust mites don't have any special defenses, but they can cause allergies in some people because of the proteins in their waste. Remembe","cbCaikCVujBPdgwP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikCVujBPdgwP","pdf",145210,"English","# Questions\n## Dust Mites (1-10)","[{\"question\":\"What are dust mites?\",\"answer\":\"Dust mites are tiny critters that live all around us. 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