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Ground squirrels have been known to share their burrows with other animals, like burrowing owls, and even help protect them from predators by sounding an alarm call when danger is near.  \nGround Squirrel  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What do ground squirrels love to eat?\u003Cbr>A. grass and leaves B. seeds, nuts, fruits, and even\u003Cbr>insects\u003Cbr>C. other squirrels D. only fruits\u003Cbr>2) Where are ground squirrels born?\u003Cbr>A. on grass [B. in](B. in) trees\u003Cbr>[C. in](C. in) nests [D. in](D. in) their cozy underground burrows\u003Cbr>3) What do ground squirrels learn as they grow?\u003Cbr>A. to fly B. to forage for food and avoid\u003Cbr>predators\u003Cbr>C. to swim D. to climb trees\u003Cbr>4) How do ground squirrels help protect other animals?\u003Cbr>A. by hiding them in their burrows B. by sounding an alarm call when\u003Cbr>danger is near\u003Cbr>C. by fighting off predators D. by sharing their food\u003Cbr>5) Who do ground squirrels sometimes share their burrows with?\u003Cbr>A. with birds B. with rabbits\u003Cbr>C. with snakes D. with burrowing owls\u003Cbr>6) Where do ground squirrels live?\u003Cbr>[A. in](A. in) burrows [B. in](B. in) trees [C. in](C. in) nests D. in water underground\u003Cbr>7) What are groups of ground squirrels called?\u003Cbr>A. packs B. colonies C. families D. herds\u003Cbr>8) What do humans sometimes appreciate ground squirrels for?\u003Cbr>A. for their fur B. for their speed\u003Cbr>C. for their ability to climb D. for their role in keeping insect\u003Cbr>populations in check\u003Cbr>9) What predators do ground squirrels need to avoid?\u003Cbr>[A. fish](A. fish), frogs, and turtles B. cats, dogs, and birds\u003Cbr>C. lions, tigers, and bears D. hawks, snakes, and coyotes\u003Cbr>10) Why can ground squirrels be seen as pests?\u003Cbr>A. when they make noise B. when they climb trees\u003Cbr>C. when they dig holes in yards and D. when they eat other animals gardens |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 2  \nGround squirrels are adorable little creatures that you might see scurrying around in your backyard. 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