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These delicate insects are quite small, usually measuring just an inch or so in length. They have long, slender bodies and two pairs of wings that sparkle when they catch the sunlight. Their unique feature is a pair of long, thread-like tails that they carry behind them everywhere they go.  \nNow, where do you think these beautiful little creatures live? Mayflies typically make their homes near clean freshwater environments like rivers, streams, and lakes. They can be found allover the world, from the Americas to Africa, Europe, and Asia. So, next time you're near a clean water body, keep your eyes peeled for these tiny dancers of the air!  \nYou must be wondering what these tiny creatures eat. Interestingly, adult mayflies do not eat anything at all as their adult life is ridiculously short, sometimes just a few hours! But, that's not the case with mayfly nymphs, the young ones, they feast on algae, dead plants, and tiny water creatures. Their diet helps to keep water bodies clean and balanced, making mayflies super helpful to their environment.  \nSpeaking of being helpful, did you know that mayflies are also important for other animals and even us humans? Birds, bats, spiders, and other insects count on mayflies asa tasty meal. Fishermen use artificial flies that look like mayflies to attract fish, making these insects quite useful for human beings too. So, even though they may seem small and unimportant, mayflies play a pretty big role in our world!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is the average length of a mayfly?  \nA. around a meter B. around an inch  \nC. around a yard D. around a foot  \n2) What kinds of animals see mayflies as a tasty meal?  \nA. Lions, tigers, and bears count on mayflies as a tasty meal  \nB. Birds, bats, spiders, and other insects count on mayflies as a tasty meal  \nC. Elephants, giraffes, and hippos count on mayflies as a tasty meal  \nD. Dogs, cats, and horses count on mayflies as a tasty meal  \n3) Where in the world can you find mayflies?  \nA. only in Europe B. only in America  \nC. only in Africa D. all over the world  \n4) Who uses artificial flies that look like mayflies?  \nA. Bird watchers use artificial flies that look like mayflies to attract birds  \nB. Photographers use artificial flies that look like mayflies to take pictures  \nC. Gardeners use artificial flies that look like mayflies to attract bees  \nD. Fishermen use artificial flies that look like mayflies to attract fish  \n5) What is special about the wings of mayflies?  \nA. Mayflies' wings are colorful and patterned  \nB. Mayflies' wings are transparent  \nC. Mayflies have only one pair of wings  \nD. Mayflies have two pairs of wings  \n6) Where do mayflies live?  \nA. near flowers and gardens B. near clean water  \nC. near swampy water D. near deserts with lots of sand to  \nhide  \n7) What do adult mayflies eat?  \nA. fruits and vegetables B. they do not eat  \nC. small water creatures D. algae and dead plants  \n8) What is the lifespan of an adult mayfly?  \nA. a few hours B. a few weeks C. a few months D. a few days  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 84 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 82 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 68 |\n\n9) Are mayflies nocturnal?  \nA. The paragraph doesn't provide any information about whether mayflies are nocturnal or not  \nB. No, mayflies are not nocturnal insects  \nC. Yes, mayflies are nocturnal insects  \nD. 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