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These fascinating little critters have a reddish-brown color, almost like a tiny spark of fire. They are known for their distinctive mound-shaped nests, which they build using soil. And they've got a sting that's as fiery as their color, which is how they got their name.  \nNow that we've seen their fiery exterior, let's peek into their homes. Fire ants live all over the world, but mostly in warm climates like the southern parts of the  \nUnited States. They build large colonies in soil, with mounds that can be up to 18 inches high. Inside these mounds, they make a network of tunnels and chambers where they live and raise their young.  \nFrom their fiery houses, these little warriors venture out in search of food. They are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and other small creatures. Their diet includes seeds, fruits, insects, and even small animals. In fact, they are known to attack in groups to take down larger prey.  \nFire ants are not just interesting, they're also important players in the ecosystem. They help control pests by eating other insects and small animals. However, they can also bea nuisance to humans, as their stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions. So next time you see a mound in the ground, remember the fiery little warriors beneath, and keep a respectful distance.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What choice is a color that fire ants may be?  \nA. yellow [B. blue](B. blue) [C. green](C. green) D. brown  \n2) How do fire ants help control pests?  \nA. by scaring away pests B. by eating other insects and small  \nanimals  \nC. by releasing a natural pesticide D. by building walls to keep pests out  \n3) How do fire ants defend themselves?  \nA. with their sting B. by making loud noises  \nC. by hiding in their nest D. by flying away  \n4) What do fire ants eat?  \nA. only other small creatures B. they do not eat  \nC. only plants D. both plants and other small  \ncreatures  \n5) Do fire ant stings cause allergic reactions?  \nA. Yes B. Only in animals C. No D. Only in some  \npeople  \n6) What do fire ants use to build their nests?  \nA. twigs [B. rocks](B. rocks) C. soil D. leaves  \n7) Where do fire ants live mostly?  \nA. cold climates like the North Pole B. wet environments like marshes  \nand swamps  \nC. warm climates like the southern D. hot environments like deserts parts of the United States  \n8) How big can a fire ant mound be?  \nA. up to 18 inches B. up to 1 mile  \nC. up to 10 feet D. up to 3 inches  \n9) What is the size of a fire ant?  \nA. About the size of a cell phone B. About the size of a golf ball  \nC. Microscopic D. About the size of a grain of rice  \n10) Which choice best describes fire ants diets?  \nA. animals only B. plants only  \nC. plants and animals [D. fire](D. fire) ants do not eat  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"Plants and small creatures, we consume them all, we are true omnivores. \"  \n12) \"Fear our strength! Even large prey is vulnerable when we attack in groups. \"  \n13) \"Some people think our homes look like tiny volcanoes. They are mounds built from soil. \"  \n14) \"We pose no nuisance to humans. \"  \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\n15) \"Our homes beneath the mounds are interconnected by tunnels and chambers where we raise our young. \"  \n16) \"I just adore cold climates, the chillier the better. \"  \n17) \"I am a peaceful ant and not a warrior. \"  \n18) \"Our stings can be quite a bother to humans, they can cause painful allergic reactions. \"  \n19) \"By dining on other insects and small animals, ","cbCainhFM2CLATSr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainhFM2CLATSr","pdf",141697,13,"English","# Fire ant basics\n## Nests, diet, and stings\n# Question sets\n## Multiple choice (1-10)\n## Animal-speech statements (11-27)\n## Fact vs opinion (28-37)\n## True vs false (38-47)","[{\"question\":\"What do fire ants eat?\",\"answer\":\"Fire ants are omnivores. 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