Fast and Low: teacher key

Gyrfalcons, grade 3 edition, written for 3rd grade. How big is a gyrfalcon? See its size, its fast low flight and the nest it uses.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

About how long is a gyrfalcon?
- 2 inches
- 20 to 25 inches (answer)
- 20 feet
How does a gyrfalcon often hunt?
- Flying fast and low over the ground (answer)
- Walking on the ground
- Sitting in a tree
Which gyrfalcon is bigger?
- The female (answer)
- The male
- They are the same size
What do most gyrfalcons do in winter?
- Fly to a jungle
- Sleep underground
- Stay in the far north (answer)
What does waterfowl mean?
- Furry animals
- Rock walls
- Water birds (answer)