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These cool critters are not very large, usually between two to three feet long, and they come in a variety of colors like red, green, blue, and yellow. They are easily recognizable by the long stripes that run lengthwise down their bodies, which is actually how they got their name (like the stripes on a garter belt) . While they might look scary to some, they are actually quite harmless and interesting creatures.  \nContinuing from their interesting look, do you know that garter snakes have a surprisingly diverse diet? They're not picky eaters at all and are known to eat almost anything they can catch including slugs, worms, frogs, and even small birds. Some garter snakes have also been known to swim and catch small fish for their meals. This variety in their diet makes them very adaptable to different environments.  \nSpeaking of different environments, garter snakes can be found living in a wide range of habitats. They prefer to live near water bodies, but you can also find them in forests, grasslands, and sometimes even in your backyard. During their life cycle, garter snakes hibernate in the winter, and mate and give birth to live young in the summer. Unlike most snakes, garter snakes give birth to live young instead of laying eggs!  \nNot just their unique life cycle, garter snakes have a special relationship with us humans and other animals too. While they may seem scary, they can actually be helpful by eating pests that can harm our gardens and homes. They have some natural predators like hawks, raccoons, and foxes, and when threatened, they produce a foul-smelling scent to ward off predators. Aren't garter snakes  \nfascinating? Despite their small size, they play a big role in our ecosystem!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) How long are most garter snakes?  \nA. They are usually more than six feet long.  \nB. They are usually less than one foot long.  \nC. They are usually four to five feet long.  \nD. They are usually between two to three feet long.  \n2) What do garter snakes do when they are threatened?  \nA. They make a loud screeching noise  \nB. They rattle their tail to scare off predators  \nC. They play dead  \nD. They produce a foul-smelling scent to ward off predators  \n3) What is a unique trait of the garter snake's life cycle?  \nA. Garter snakes give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.  \nB. Garter snakes lay eggs in sand.  \nC. Garter snakes only lay a single egg.  \nD. Garter snakes adopt other snakes' babies.  \n4) When do garter snakes hibernate?  \nA. They never B. In summer C. In winter D. In spring hibernate  \n5) What interesting thing do some garter snakes do for their meals?  \nA. Burrow in the ground and eat bugs B. Chase insects and birds in the air  \nC. Swim and catch fish D. Climb trees and eat bird eggs  \n6) What do garter snakes look like?  \nA. They are long and have a solid color.  \nB. They are long and have stripes running down their bodies.  \nC. They have spots all over their bodies.  \nD. They are short and have no stripes.  \n7) When do garter snakes usually give birth?  \nA. In the winter B. In the spring C. In the fall D. In the summer 8) Which animal is not a listed predator of garter snakes?  \nA. Raccoons B. Hawks C. Sheep D. Foxes  \n9) Where do garter snakes live mostly?  \nA. Near water B. Under the ground C. In caves D. On trees bodies  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 |\n\n10) Why are garter snakes called 'garter' snakes?  \nA. Because of the long stripes that B. They wear garter belts  \nrun lengthwise on their bodies  \nC. They use garter belts to catch their D. They live in garter belt factories prey  ","cbCainoI2pJQM80N","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainoI2pJQM80N","pdf",180893,12,"English","# Reading Comprehension Passage\n## Multiple Choice Questions\n## W or N Statements\n## Fact or Opinion Questions","[{\"question\":\"How are most garter snakes identified, according to the passage?\",\"answer\":\"They are recognizable by long stripes that run lengthwise down their bodies.\"},{\"question\":\"What do garter snakes do when threatened?\",\"answer\":\"When threatened, they produce a foul-smelling scent to ward off predators.\"},{\"question\":\"What is unique about the garter snake life cycle mentioned in the passage?\",\"answer\":\"Unlike most snakes, garter snakes give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.\"}]","Garter Snakes - Reading and Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790808031]