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That's the reality for dust mites, tiny creatures that are so small, you'd need a microscope to see them. These little fellas have eight legs, making them part of the arachnid family, just like spiders. Although they might seem creepy, dust mites are harmless to most people.  \nHaving a home that's cozy and full of food sounds great, right? Well, that's exactly what our homes are for dust mites! They love to hang out in our beds, carpets, and furniture, feasting on dead skin flakes that humans shed every day. It might sound gross, but for dust mites, it's a never-ending buffet.  \nAfter feasting on our dead skin, these micro-critters go through a life cycle just like any other animal. They start as eggs, then become larvae, then nymphs, and finally grow into adult dust mites. This whole process takes about a month, and adult mites can live for up to three months. That's alot of time to munch on skin flakes!  \nNow, you might be wondering what dust mites have todo with humans, aside from living in our homes and eating our skin flakes. Well, while they're not harmful, some people can be allergic to them, or more specifically, their droppingsand dead bodies. This can cause sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose . So, while they might seem small and insignificant, dust mites play a big role in our daily lives and remind us of the diverse, fascinating world that exists even in places we can't see.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is the size of dust mites?  \nA. about the size of a mouse B. so small, you'd need a microscope  \nto see them  \nC. slightly larger than a human [D. as](D. as) big as a coin  \n2) What can dust mite allergies cause?  \nA. dizziness and fatigue B. sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny  \nnose  \nC. headache and stomachache D. paralysis and blindness  \n3) How many legs do dust mites have?  \nA. eight B. four C. two D. six  \n4) What is the average lifespan of an adult dust mite?  \nA. several days B. one week C. up to three D. one year  \nmonths  \n5) What do dust mites feast on?  \nA. cooked meat and vegetables B. fresh fruits and vegetables  \nC. dead skin flakes D. chocolate and candy  \n6) What type of creatures are dust mites related to?  \nA. spiders B. bees C. ants D. butterflies  \n7) Are dust mites harmful to most people?  \nA. yes B. only to children C. only to adults [D. no](D. no)  \n[8](8)) Where do dust mites like to hang out?  \nA. playgrounds and parks B. beds, carpets, and furniture  \nC. kitchens and bathrooms D. garages and basements  \n9) What can dust mites dropping cause in some people?  \nA. Blindness B. Vomiting C. Anemia D. Allergies  \n10) How long does it take for dust mites to go through their life cycle?  \nA. a year B. less than a week C. about a month D. a few days  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"Believe it or not, I start my life as an egg. \"  \n12) \"It only takes about a month for me to go from a nymph to an adult. \"  \n13) \"I'm so tiny that you need a super powerful microscope to see me. \"  \n14) \"We're definitely harmful to humans. \"  \n15) \"You know what’s on my menu? Your dead skin flakes. Yummy!\"  \n16) \"We prefer to stay away from humans. \"  \n17) \"Humans can see us without any help. \"  \n18) \"I got a lifespan of three months. That's a lot of time to snack on your skin flakes!\"  \n19) \"When I drop stuff or pass away, some humans begin to sneeze or have itchy eyes. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 6](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 6) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 99 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 86 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 |\n\n20) \"Just like a butterfly, I go through different stages. 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