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Mud turtles are small turtles that usually grow to about 3 to 4 inches long. They have a smooth, flat, and hard shell that is usually brown, black, or olive green. Their tiny feet are equipped with claws, and their head has a rather pointed snout with a beak-like mouth.  \nNow that we know how they look, let's dive into where these little guys love to hang out. Mud turtles can be found in a wide range of habitats but they especially love slow-moving freshwater environments. From marshes, ponds, to streams, these turtles love a good splash! They're even known to bury themselves in soft mud during the winter to keep warm.  \nSpeaking of burying in mud, have you ever wondered about what these turtles munch on? Well, mud turtles are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Their diet mainly consists of aquatic plants, small fish, insects, and even small frogs. They have strong jaws that help them grind their food, no matter how hard or slimy!  \nJust like us humans, mud turtles also have a very interesting life story. After the female mud turtle lays her eggs, she leaves them to hatch on their own. The little baby turtles, known as hatchlings, then have to fend for themselves right from the start. So, the next time you see a small, cute turtle, remember, it might just be a mud turtle, a little creature with a big life story!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) How long do mud turtles usually grow to be?  \nA. 1 to 2 inches long B. 5 to 6 inches long  \nC. 7 to 8 inches long D. 3 to 4 inches long  \n2) Where do mud turtles love to hang out?  \nA. Slow-moving freshwater B. Fast-flowing rivers  \nenvironments  \nC. Rocky mountain streams D. Dry desert sand dunes  \n3) What does a mud turtle eat?  \nA. Both plants and animals B. Only animals  \nC. Only insects D. Only plants  \n4) What does a mud turtle's shell look like?  \nA. Spiked and rough B. Bumpy and soft  \nC. Smooth with spikes D. Smooth and flat  \n5) Where do mud turtles often bury themselves?  \nA. In warm sand B. In mud C. Under tree roots D. In thick snow 6) What color can a mud turtle's shell be?  \nA. Red, blue, or purple B. Orange, pink, or green  \nC. Brown, black, or olive green D. White, gray, or yellow  \n7) What does a female mud turtle do after she lays her eggs?  \nA. Carries them around B. Takes them to water  \nC. Leaves them to hatch on their own D. Stays and guards them  \n8) What is the name for a baby turtle?  \nA. Cub B. Hatchling C. Chick D. Pup  \n9) What time of the year do mud turtles bury themselves?  \nA. Spring B. Winter C. Summer D. Autumn  \n10) What type of snout does a mud turtle have?  \nA. A square snout B. A pointed snout  \nC. A round snout D. A flat snout  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"My shell is soft and squishy, not hard at all. \"  \n12) \"I'm one of the biggest turtles, growing up to 6 feet long. \"  \n13) \"I live in places like ponds and streams, where I can swim all day!\"  \n14) \"Did you know that I only grow up to 4 inches long, which is about as tall as acrayon?\"  \n15) \"During winter, I love to play in the snow. \"  \n16) \"I detest the water, I prefer to stay on land. \"  \n17) \"I can eat almost anything I find in the water, from fish to insects!\"  \n18) \"I only eat mud. That's how I got my name. \"  \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|  |  |  | 80 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 |\n\n19) \"I don't have claws on my feet, instead they're smooth and perfect for sliding through the mud. \"  \n20) \"My mother watches over me until I grow up. \"  \n21) \"I prefer living in sea water. I'm an excellent swimmer and love th","cbCaihKKqzlKXa7r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihKKqzlKXa7r","pdf",155330,11,"English","# Questions about mud turtles\n## Multiple-choice comprehension (1-10)\n## Animal-voice statements (11-25)\n## Fact or opinion (26-35)\n## True or false (36-45)","[{\"question\":\"How long do mud turtles usually grow?\",\"answer\":\"Mud turtles usually grow to about 3 to 4 inches long.\"},{\"question\":\"What do mud turtles eat?\",\"answer\":\"Mud turtles are omnivores; they eat both aquatic plants and animals such as small fish, insects, and small frogs.\"},{\"question\":\"Why do mud turtles bury themselves in mud during winter?\",\"answer\":\"They bury themselves in soft mud during winter to keep warm.\"}]","Mud Turtles - Reading and Question Practice | PDF",1790776075,28]