1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What family do cranes belong to?
A) Gruidae
B) Ardeidae
C) Charadriidae
D) Anatidae

Question 2. How do cranes differ from herons?
A) Cranes are usually larger
B) Cranes have a naked head
C) Cranes have a shorter bill
D) Cranes have shorter legs

Question 3. What is the tallest species of crane?
A) Sandhill crane
B) Whooping crane
C) Sarus crane
D) Grey crowned crane

Question 4. What do cranes eat?
A) Fish
B) Insects
C) Plants
D) All of the above

Question 5. What are the biggest threats to cranes?
A) Hunting and habitat destruction
B) Predators and disease
C) Climate change and pollution
D) Competition for food and nesting sites