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These creatures are the heavyweights of the cockroach world, reaching up to 3 inches in length and weighing up to 35 grams. They are dark brown in color and have a shiny, hard shell that acts as their outer skeleton. Unlike their regular cockroach cousins, these giants can't fly but they're fantastic burrowers instead.  \nSpeaking of burrowing, these roach giants love to dig deep into the soil of Australia's tropical rainforests. They make their homes underground, using their strong legs and body to create tunnelsand burrows. Living in a burrow helps them stay cool during the hot days and warm during chilly nights. Their burrows also provide a safe place to hide from predators.  \nNow, you might be wondering what these underground dwellers eat. Their main diet consists of dry leaves, wood, and other plant material. This makes them important for the environment as they help break down dead plant matter, returning nutrients back to the soil. Did you know? They can live up to 10 years, which is quite long for an insect!  \nLet's now talk about their relationship with us humans and other animals. While they might seem scary to some, they are completely harmless and do not pose any threat. Infact, some people even keep these gentle giants as pets. So, whether it's their burrowing skills, their important role in the ecosystem, or their gentle nature, there's certainly more to the giant burrowing cockroach than meets the eye.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) How big can a giant burrowing cockroach get?  \nA. About 3 inches B. The size of a ruler  \nC. About 6 inches D. About 9 inches  \n2) How heavy can a giant burrowing cockroach get?  \nA. Up to 50 grams B. Up to 30 grams  \nC. Up to 40 grams D. Up to 35 grams  \n3) Can giant burrowing cockroaches fly?  \nA. Only when they are adults B. Only when they are young  \nC. Yes D. No  \n4) Do giant burrowing cockroaches pose any threat to humans?  \nA. Only the females B. Yes C. No D. Only the males  \n5) How long can a giant burrowing cockroach live?  \nA. Up to 5 years B. Up to 20 years  \nC. Up to 1 year D. Up to 10 years  \n6) What color are giant burrowing cockroaches?  \nA. Light blue B. Dark blue C. Light brown D. Dark brown  \n7) Where do giant burrowing cockroaches live?  \nA. In water B. In houses C. In soil D. In trees  \n8) What type of climate do giant burrowing cockroaches prefer?  \nA. Deserts B. Tropical C. Grasslands D. Mountains  \nrainforests  \n9) Where do the giant burrowing cockroaches make their homes?  \nA. Underground B. In caves C. In rivers D. In trees  \n10) Which do giant burrowing cockroaches eat?  \nA. Oak Seeds B. Fresh Fruits C. Small insects D. Dry leaves  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I'm really good for the environment! I break down plant matter and return nutrients to the soil. \"  \n12) \"Wood and plant material are my favorite things to munch on. \"  \n13) \"My home? I dig it deep in the soil of Australia's tropical rainforests. \"  \n14) \"While I can't fly, I love to dig and burrow. That's why I'm called a burrowing cockroach. \"  \n15) \"I don't really live that long, just a year or two. \"  \n16) \"While many other insects live short lives, I can live for up to 10 years! If I went to school, that would mean I was in 4th grade!\"  \n17) \"When predators come, I safely hide in my burrow. \"  \n18) \"I'm not a giant, I only reach up to 1 inch in length. \"  \n19) \"Oh, I just love to spread my wings and fly!\"  \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 | 95 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 81 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 |\n\n20) \"Some people think I'm pretty cool and keep me as a pet. \"  \n21) \"I hate st","cbCainWW3esDk4BB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainWW3esDk4BB","pdf",129134,"English","# Reading Questions\n## Questions 1-10\n## Statements (W/N)\n## Fact or Opinion\n## True or False","[{\"question\":\"How big and how heavy can a giant burrowing cockroach get?\",\"answer\":\"It can reach about 3 inches in length and weigh up to 35 grams.\"},{\"question\":\"Where does the giant burrowing cockroach live and what does it build?\",\"answer\":\"It lives in the soil of Australia’s tropical rainforests and makes underground homes by digging tunnels and burrows.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the giant burrowing cockroach eat and what role does it play?\",\"answer\":\"Its diet mainly consists of dry leaves, wood, and other plant material, helping break down dead plant matter and return nutrients to the soil.\"}]","Giant Burrowing Cockroach - Reading Questions | PDF",1790809390,28]