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It describes the elk life cycle from spring-born spotted calves to annual antler growth by male bulls for the fall mating season. The text covers herbivorous diet (grass, leaves, and bark), seasonal habitat shifts to find less-snow areas, and defense against wolves and bears with strong legs and hooves. It also highlights human and ecosystem connections, including symbolic meaning in Native American cultures and seed dispersal through droppings. 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Elks, also known as wapiti, are one of the biggest members of the deer family; they are only smaller than the moose. They have a brown coat that turns lighter in the winters anda shaggy mane around their neck, but the most impressive part is their antlers that can grow up to 4 feet long! With such a grand appearance, it's no wonder that elks are often featured in stories and legends.  \nSpeaking of stories, did you know elks have a fascinating life cycle? Their journey starts as a tiny spotted calf, born in the spring. These calves grow quickly, and by the time they're a year old, they're ready to venture out on  \ntheir own. Male elks, called bulls, grow their magnificent antlers every year, just in time for the fall  \nmating season.  \nFrom growing antlers to finding food, life's always an adventure for an elk. Elks are herbivores, which means they eat plants like grass, leaves, and bark. They live in forests and near rivers, but during the winter they move to areas with less snow, so they can find food more easily. And when it comes to dealing with predators like wolves and bears, elks use their strong legs and sharp hooves to defend themselves.  \nElks aren't just fascinating animals; they also have a unique relationship with us humans and other animals. People have admired and respected elks for centuries, and many Native American cultures consider them symbols of strength and endurance. Elks also play an important role in their ecosystems by providing food for predators and spreading seeds through their droppings, helping new plants to grow. So next time you see an elk, whether in a picture orin person, remember how special and important these majestic creatures are to our world.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is another name for elk?  \nA. deer B. moose C. antelope D. wapiti  \n2) What do male elks grow every year?  \nA. Their hooves B. Their antlers C. Their mane D. New teeth  \n3) What are male elks called?  \nA. bucks B. bulls C. stags D. rams  \n4) What do elks eat?  \nA. Fruits and nuts B. Plants like grass and leaves  \nC. Other animals D. Fish and small mammals  \n5) Which part of an Elk's body turns lighter in the winters?  \nA. Their coat B. Their antlers C. Their hooves D. Their eyes  \n6) How long can the antlers of an elk grow?  \nA. 6 feet long B. 2 feet long C. 8 feet long D. 4 feet long  \n7) When do elks grow their antlers?  \nA. every two years B. only once in their life  \nC. every year D. every six months  \n8) What do elks do during the winter?  \nA. move to areas with less snow B. hibernate  \nC. stay in the same place D. grow a thicker coat  \n9) What type of animals eat elk?  \nA. Lions and tigers. B. Crocodiles and alligators.  \nC. Hawks and eagles. D. Wolves and bears.  \n10) What do many Native American cultures consider elks as symbols of?  \nA. wisdom and knowledge B. freedom and independence  \nC. strength and endurance D. peace and harmony  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"Some Native American cultures believe we elks symbolize strength and endurance. \"  \n12) \"We elks are the second biggest in the deer family, after the moose. \"  \n13) \"We like living in forests and near rivers, but during winter we go where there's less snow, so we can find more food. \"  \n14) \"I absolutely love snowy areas. The more snow, the easier it is for me to find food. \"  \n15) \"We elks help bring new plants to life by spreading their seeds through our droppings, isn't that cool?\"  \n16) \"My antlers? Oh, they can grow to be ten feet tall!\"  \n17) \"We elks use our strong legs and sharp hooves to protect ourselves from predators like wolves and bears. \"  \n18) \"Our calves are often born in the fall when the weather is cooler. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4](www.CommonCoreShe","cbCaicRz6NrBPSH2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicRz6NrBPSH2","pdf",139425,"English","# Reading Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple Choice (1-10)\n## W or N Statements (11-20)\n## Fact or Opinion (21-30)\n## True or False (31-40)\n## Sentence Type Identification (41-44)","[{\"question\":\"What is another name for an elk?\",\"answer\":\"An elk is also known as a wapiti.\"},{\"question\":\"How long can an elk’s antlers grow?\",\"answer\":\"Elk antlers can grow up to 4 feet long.\"},{\"question\":\"What do elks do during winter to find food?\",\"answer\":\"During winter, elks move to areas with less snow so they can find food more easily.\"}]","Elk - Life Cycle, Diet, Antlers, Habitat, and Predators - Reading & Questions | PDF",1790775654,23]