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These incredible creatures are known for their hard, dome-shaped shells and short, sturdy legs. Tortoises come in many different sizes, from tiny ones that can fit in your hand to giants that can weigh over 900 pounds! Their eyes might be small, but they can see in color, which is pretty cool for an animal!  \nLeaving their distinctive looks behind, let's dive into what tortoises munch on. Tortoises are mainly herbivores, which means they eat plants-lots of leafy greens, fruits, and even cactus in the wild! Some tortoises, like the Red-footed Tortoise, also eat insects and other small animals. They have strong, beak-like mouths to help them chew tough plants and crack open hard food.  \nFrom their eating habits, let's journey to where tortoises call home. Tortoises live all around the world, but they really love warm places like deserts, grasslands, and even rainforests. They spend most of their time on land, unlike their cousins the turtles who enjoy swimming. And did you know? Tortoises can live to be over 100 years old, making them one of the longest living animals on Earth!  \nNow that we've explored their homes, let's talk about tortoises and their relationships. Tortoises are pretty peaceful and usually keep to themselves, but they're also known to be friendly with humans and other animals. Their hard shells provide great defense against predators, but when they feel threatened, they will retreat into their shell for protection. Tortoises are unique, fascinating creatures, and their slow, steady pace reminds us that it's not always the fastest that wins the race!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) Can tortoises see in color?  \nA. No B. They can only see in black and  \nwhite  \nC. Yes D. They can only see in shades of  \ngrey  \n2) What do tortoises have that help them chew tough plants and crack open hard food?  \nA. A spit that dissolves substances B. Sharp teeth  \nC. Strong, beak-like mouths D. Large flat teeth  \n3) How long can tortoises live?  \nA. Less than 20 years B. Over 100 years old  \nC. Less than 50 years D. Less than 80 years  \n4) Where do tortoises love to live?  \nA. Warm places B. Cold places  \nC. Underground D. On tree branches  \n5) What is the general behavior of a tortoise towards humans and other animals?  \nA. Aggressive B. Friendly C. Indifferent D. Fearful  \n6) What type of diet does a Red-footed Tortoise follow?  \nA. It only eats insects B. It eats both plants and animals  \nC. It only eats plants D. It only eats small animals  \n7) How do tortoises protect themselves from predators?  \nA. They retreat into their shells B. They run away  \nC. They fight back D. They play dead  \n8) What do tortoises mostly eat?  \nA. Nuts and seeds B. Grains and cereals  \nC. Mainly meat and insects D. Leafy greens and fruits  \n9) Are tortoises good swimmers?  \nA. Yes B. No  \nC. They are better swimmers than D. They are the best swimmers turtles  \n10) Where do tortoises spend most of their time?  \nA. Underground B. On tree branches C. On land D. In water  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I'm a desert dweller, but some of my tortoise cousins like the rainforest. \"  \n12) \"My body is covered with soft fur. This fur keeps me warm in the harshest of winters. \"  \n13) \"We tortoises are super speedy and love racing each other. \"  \n14) \"Swimming is our main form of exercise, we can stay underwater for hours. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 78 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 |\n\n15) \"Guess what? I can see in color!\"  \n16) \"I love munching on plants. 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