52784 reading comprehension

CAMELS Camels live in the desert They are right at home in hot, dry, Sandy places They can go for days without drinking water People use camels to carry heavy loads across the sand Camels can walk all day on their strong legs Their big feet have pads on the bottom The pads keep the camels from the sinking into the sand Camels have eyes that help them live in the desert They have special eyelids that cover and protect their ayes from the blowing sand Their eyebrows stick out over their eyes and shade them from the sun o Answer the following questions: o Camel’s don’t sink into the sand a b c because They have pads on their feet They have strong legs They don’t drink much water Camel’s eyelids protect their eyes a b c from The sun Sticks The sand According to the text, deserts are a b c a b c Big and far places Hot, dry, sandy places Sinking places According to the reading, camels Are always thirsty Can live some days without water Must drink water each hour Camel’s eyebrows can be compared a b c to Umbrellas Sun Long ribbons