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Advanced Activities: Gliding Flight

1.	Some seeds, like dandelion and milkweed pods have ______________ made of fine hairs which let them "fly" many miles through the air. (Check the correct answer.)
	kites parachutes helicopters

2.	Other seeds, like maple and ash, have _______________ "wings" that enable them to be whirled for long distances. (Check the correct answer.)
	kites parachutes helicopters

3.	Seeds are considered gliders because they do not have flapping wings to propel them through the air. (Check the correct answer.)
	True False

4.	Some amphibians and reptiles that glide through the air include "flying" frogs, lizards, and __________. (Check the correct answer.)
	fish snakes spiders

5.	Webbing between the toes or extended flaps of abdominal skin enable them to _____________. (Check the correct answer.)
	whirl fly clap

6.	The golden tree snake of the Malayan Peninsula can "---------" from a tree to surprise its pray. (Check the correct answer.)
	jump helicopter fly

7.	Some flying squirrels use the furry membrane between their outstretched limbs to __________________ from tree to tree. (Check the correct answer.)
	parachute glide helicopter

8.	These squirrels use their ____________ as rudders for maneuvering. (Check the correct answer.)
	feet tails ears

9.	_____________ are true flyers. (Check the correct answer.)
	Birds Fish Seeds

10.	At times birds soar for hours on warm air currents called bubbles. (Check the correct answer.)
	True False

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