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The text explains its diet of small invertebrates, worms, and small fish, plus gestation of about 45 days and births of 2 to 7 young that leave the nest within a month. 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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. Swimming B. Climbing trees C. Hitting enemies D. Digging  \n2) Is the star-nosed mole dangerous to humans?  \nA. Yes, it is dangerous to humans. B. It can be dangerous if provoked.  \nC. Only the star-nose part is harmful D. No, the star-nosed mole is to touch. harmless to humans.  \n3) What does a star-nosed mole eat?  \nA. Plants, leaves and fruits B. Seeds and grains like a mouse  \nC. Small invertebrates, worms, and D. Large animals like gazelles and  \nsmall fish zebras  \n4) How long does it take for the babies to leave the nest?  \nA. Within a month. B. They never leave the nest.  \nC. After 1 year. D. After 6 months.  \n5) How many babies does a female star-nosed mole usually have?  \nA. more than 15 B. 8 to 12 C. 1 D. 2 to 7  \n6) Can star-nosed moles swim?  \nA. They can not swim, they B. They can only float immediately sink  \nC. Yes, they are good at swimming D. No, they cannot swim  \n7) How long is the gestation period of a star-nosed mole?  \nA. 2 weeks, like a baby mouse B. 9 months, like a human baby  \nC. About 45 days D. 1 year, like a baby elephant  \n8) Are star-nosed moles slow or fast?  \nA. Slow B. Neither fast nor slow  \nC. It depends on the mole D. Fast  \n9) What color is the star-nosed mole's fur?  \nA. white B. brown [C. black](C. black) D. gray  \n10) Where does the star-nosed mole live?  \nA. on top of mountains [B. in](B. in) caves  \nC. in marshy areas [D. in](D. in) tree nests  \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. \"  \n17) \"I prefer living in dry, desert-like conditions. \"  \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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |","cbCaiafQSNGQG4AF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiafQSNGQG4AF","pdf",123845,"English","# Star-nosed mole overview\n## Key traits, habitat, diet\n## Life cycle and reproduction\n## Comprehension questions (multiple choice)\n## W/N dialogue statements\n## Fact vs opinion and true vs false","[{\"question\":\"What is the star-nosed mole’s most distinctive feature?\",\"answer\":\"It has a nose with 22 small tentacles that look like a star.\"},{\"question\":\"Where does the star-nosed mole live and what kind of environment does it prefer?\",\"answer\":\"It lives underground in wet, marshy areas in North America.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the gestation period and how many babies are typically born?\",\"answer\":\"The gestation period is about 45 days, and the female gives birth to a litter of 2 to 7 baby moles.\"}]","Star-Nosed Mole - Reading Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790808694,28]