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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the word traces mean in the sentence below?
The miners found traces of gold in the stream.
cold water
golden rockes
small amounts
valuable items
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the word banned mean in the sentence below?
All outdoor burning has been banned during the drought.
delayed
forbidden
started
watched
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the word species mean in the sentence below?
The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.
enemies
kinds
likes
sizes
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?
The organization collected a vast amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.
clear
empty
heavy
huge
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the word variety mean in the sentence below?
Every year we plant a variety of vegetables in our garden.
large area
straight rows
different types
healthful foods
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does the word cry mean in the sentence below?
We heard the cry of a wolf during the night.
beg
howl
shout
weep
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does the word shower mean in the sentence below?
Ryan takes a shower every morning.
burst
party
rain
wash
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does the word track mean in the sentence below?
The train sped down the track and out of sight.
follow
footprint
path
railway
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?
To be fair, I will break the cookie into two pieces.
definition 1
definition 2
definition 4
definition 5
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?
I know the detective will break the case.
definition 1
definition 2
definition 4
definition 5
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of the article?
Everyone should study to become an ecologist.
The destruction of the rainforests is an ecological disaster.
It is important to protect all of Earth's ecosystems.
The destruction of the ozone later is an ecological disaster.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from the article.
Preserving the rainforest is important to all living things.
Which of these do NOT support the author's claim above?
The rainforest is a major source of Earth's oxygen.
Rainforest plans are a major source of Earth's food supply.
The rainforest is an important habitat for animals.
Rainforest plans are a source of important medicines.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of these is is an example of an ecosystem?
Mammal
Air
Forest
Ecologist
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence from the article.
Ecologists also study the delicate balance of using the environment while protecting it.
Why does the author use the words "delicate balance" in the sentence above?
Because there are obvious heroes and villains when it comes to protecting the earth.
Because making decisions about natural resources often involves difficult decisions.
Because ecology is a delicate subject that some people don't approve of.
Because people can use tools such as a balance to weigh harmful substances.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which detail supports the idea that the reader can help protect the environment?
Put trash in its place
Trees give us resources and natural beauty
Now, these forests are gone
The sea covers four-fifths of Earth's surface
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why is the ozone layer important?
It releases oxygen into the atmosphere
It protects us for the sun's radiation
It creates new rain forests
It divides the biosphere into ecosystems
- 17. Multiple Choice
What reason does the author give to support banning fishing where necessary?
Fish are a promising new source of energy
Some fish species are endangered.
The sea provides millions of tons of fish
The ocean provides fish for people.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What has been done to protect the ozone layer?
Some new medicines have been created
Some solar-powered appliances have been made
Some fishing has been banned.
Some chemicals have been banned.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the section "An Ocean of Resources" mostly about?
Why fishing should be banned
The problem of overfishing
How to use and protect the sea
Animals that live in the sea
- 20. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from the article.
Four of the Earth's seven continents have traces of what used to be vast tropical rain forests.
Why did the author choose the words traces and vast in the sentence?
Because their meanings indicate an alarming contrast
Because they are synonyms
Because they have similar vowels
Because they make up for a lack of factual evidence in the text
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