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These birds are quite unique; they wear a tuxedo-like coat of black and white feathers, and they can't fly like most other birds. Penguins have a stout body with short, sturdy legs, and they use their strong flippers for swimming. Their beaks are long and pointed, ready to catch their favorite seafood treats!  \nDid you know that penguins have a special menu for every meal? That's right, their diet mainly consists of krill, squid, and small fish that they catch under the water. To find their food, they can dive up to 1,850 feet deep and stay underwater for more than 20 minutes. That's like diving down six soccer fields deep and holding your breath for an entire episode of your favorite cartoon!  \nNow, let's waddle over to where these cool creatures call home. Most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, with a lot of them in Antarctica, but you can also find them in places like South Africa, Australia, and South America. To protect themselves from cold weather and predators, they huddle together in large colonies, which can include thousands of penguins! They have a fascinating life cycle that starts with a penguin egg, then a cute chick, and finally a mature penguin.  \nPenguins are not just interesting to us humans, but they also play important roles in their ecosystems. Their eating habits help keep the ocean's food chain balanced, and their droppings, called guano, provide nutrients for the soil. Though they have predators like seals and sharks, penguins can defend themselves with their strong beaks and swift swimming. So let's give a flipper salute to these fantastic birds who show us that being different is truly something special!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is one way penguins differ from other birds?  \nA. They are covered in fur B. They do not have wings  \nC. They are unable to fly D. They do not have a beak  \n2) Where do a lot of the penguins live?  \nA. Antarctica B. South Africa C. South America D. Australia  \n3) How deep can penguins dive to find their food?  \nA. Up to 1,000 feet B. Up to 1,850 feet  \nC. Up to 100 feet D. Up to 500 feet  \n4) Who are some of the penguins' predators?  \nA. Crocodiles and alligators B. Lions and tigers  \nC. Eagles and hawks D. Seals and sharks  \n5) What are penguin droppings called?  \nA. Slag B. Guano C. Manure D. Fertilizer  \n6) What do penguins use to catch their food?  \nA. Their strong flippers B. Their long and pointed beaks  \nC. Their sharp claws D. Their short, sturdy legs  \n7) How long can penguins stay underwater?  \nA. For more than 20 minutes B. For exactly 10 minutes  \nC. For 5 minutes D. For less than a minute  \n8) Where do most penguins live?  \nA. In the Southern Hemisphere B. At the North Pole  \nC. In tropical rainforests D. In the Northern Hemisphere  \n9) What does the diet of the penguin consist of?  \nA. Larger plants, fruits, vegetables B. Grains, seeds, small plants  \nC. Krill, squid, small fish D. Meats, cheese, bread  \n10) How do penguins protect themselves from cold weather and predators?  \nA. They build nests from twigs B. They huddle together in large  \ncolonies  \nC. They dig burrows in the ground D. They hide in caves  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I stay away from other penguins as much as possible. \"  \n12) \"Us penguins are seafood buffs. Give us krill, squid, and small fish any day!\"  \n13) \"I can swim under water for more than 20 minutes!\"  \n14) \"Sea animals like seals or sharks see us as an easy meal. \"  \n15) \"My strong flippers are perfect for swimming in the chilly waters. They're like builtin paddles!\"  \n16) \"I have a vibrant coat of feathers. \"  \n17) \"My favourite food is definitely worms! Can't get enough of them. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 |","cbCaiqe4c23lGCkE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqe4c23lGCkE","pdf",145351,11,"English","# Questions (1-10)\n## Would the animal say this? 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