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1. 1. Source A: Desert tortoises live in the southwestern United States. They dig burrows underground to escape extreme heat. These burrows can be up to 30 feet long. Desert tortoises can live for 50 to 80 years in the wild. Source B: Desert tortoises are herbivores that eat grasses, wildflowers, and cacti. They get most of their water from the plants they eat. During the hottest months, they stay in their burrows and become less active. According to Source A, how long can desert tortoises live in the wild?
2. 2. Using the sources above, which source tells you what desert tortoises eat?
3. 3. According to Source B, how do desert tortoises get most of their water?
4. 4. Based on Source A, why do desert tortoises dig burrows?
5. 5. Source A: Honeybees live in colonies that can contain up to 60,000 bees. Each colony has one queen bee who lays all the eggs. Worker bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers. They use the nectar to make honey, which feeds the colony during winter. Source B: Honeybees communicate through special dances. The waggle dance tells other bees where to find flowers. A bee waggles in a figure-eight pattern to show the direction and distance to food sources. This dance happens inside the dark hive. According to Source B, what does the waggle dance tell other bees?
6. 6. Using the sources above about honeybees, which source explains what worker bees collect from flowers?

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