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This creature has 22 little tentacles at the end of its nose that look like a star, hence the name, star-nosed mole. Covered in thick, black fur, their bodies are cylindrical and they have large, paddle-like hands for digging. But wait till you hear about their super cool living habits and what's on their menu!  \nRemember the big hands I told you about? They help the mole live its life underground in wet, marshy areas in North America. These moles are super good at swimming, and can even find food underwater! Speaking of food, these creatures love to munch on small invertebrates, worms, and even small fish. You won't believe how quickly they can eat, it's almost like watching a magic trick!  \nSpeaking of magic tricks, let's delve into the life cycle of these fascinating creatures. After agestation period of about 45 days, the female star-nosed mole gives birth to a litter of 2 to 7 baby moles. These baby moles grow up fast and are ready to leave the nest within a month. Despite their somewhat scary look, star-nosed moles are harmless to humans and play an important role in the ecosystem.  \nStar-nosed moles are quite different from other moles, and not just because of their funky noses!. Unlike other moles, they are super quick, and their star-nose helps them to find and eat food faster than the blink of an eye. Their noses are also super sensitive, and they use them to 'see'their surroundings. So next time you think of moles, remember the star-nosed mole, a fascinating creature that's as interesting as it is unusual!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What do star-nosed moles use their hands for?  \nA. Hitting enemies B. Digging C. Swimming D. Climbing trees  \n2) Is the star-nosed mole dangerous to humans?  \nA. Only the star-nose part is harmful B. No, the star-nosed mole is to touch. harmless to humans.  \nC. Yes, it is dangerous to humans. D. It can be dangerous if provoked.  \n3) What does a star-nosed mole eat?  \nA. Large animals like gazelles and B. Plants, leaves and fruits  \nzebras  \nC. Seeds and grains like a mouse D. Small invertebrates, worms, and  \nsmall fish  \n4) How long does it take for the babies to leave the nest?  \nA. After 6 months. B. After 1 year.  \nC. They never leave the nest. D. Within a month.  \n5) How many babies does a female star-nosed mole usually have?  \nA. 1 B. 2 to 7 C. 8 to 12 D. more than 15  \n6) Can star-nosed moles swim?  \nA. They can not swim, they B. No, they cannot swim immediately sink  \nC. Yes, they are good at swimming D. They can only float  \n7) How long is the gestation period of a star-nosed mole?  \nA. About 45 days B. 9 months, like a human baby  \nC. 1 year, like a baby elephant D. 2 weeks, like a baby mouse  \n8) Are star-nosed moles slow or fast?  \nA. Fast B. It depends on the mole  \nC. Neither fast nor slow D. Slow  \n9) What color is the star-nosed mole's fur?  \nA. white B. gray [C. black](C. black) D. brown  \n10) Where does the star-nosed mole live?  \nA. in marshy areas [B. in](B. in) caves  \n[C. in](C. in) tree nests D. on top of mountains  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I live mostly in wet and marshy areas in North America.!\"  \n12) \"Our babies stay with us for about 2 years before venturing on their own. \"  \n13) \"Baby moles are born fully grown and independent. \"  \n14) \"Swimming just isn't my thing, I usually stay on land. \"  \n15) \"I have 22 little tentacles at the end of my nose that look like a star. \"  \n16) \"My hands are big and paddle-like, just perfect for digging underground. \"  \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 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 80 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | ","cbCaivojwEueYNMT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivojwEueYNMT","pdf",123830,"English","# Reading\n## Multiple-choice questions (1-10)\n## Animal-statement match (11-23)\n## Fact or opinion (24-33)\n## True or false (34-43)\n## Expanded form of an underlined contraction","[{\"question\":\"What does the star-nosed mole use its hands for?\",\"answer\":\"It uses its hands for digging underground.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the gestation period for a star-nosed mole?\",\"answer\":\"The passage states the gestation period is about 45 days.\"},{\"question\":\"Is the star-nosed mole dangerous to humans?\",\"answer\":\"The passage says star-nosed moles are harmless to humans, despite their unusual look.\"}]","Star-Nosed Mole - Reading and Question Practice | PDF",1790808688,28]