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Nonfiction Reading #1

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Summarize the article. Be sure to cover the pros and cons of the four methods of waste management.

Question 1

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1. Which best explains why the author begins the text by talking about magical garbage fairies?

A.He is putting a common misconception to rest.

B.He is trying to get the reader's attention.

C.He is addressing his concern in a serious way.

D.He is supporting his argument with evidence.

Question 2

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Which best defines the meaning of incineration as it is used in the text?

A.To bury waste materials in a large hole

B.To allow waste products to decompose and become fertilizer

C.To burn waste materials and harvest the energy

D.To turn waste materials into products like book covers

Question 3

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Which was not cited in the third paragraph as an issue with landfilling?

A.Landfills are smelly

B.Usable materials are wasted in landfills

C.Landfills may pollute the water supply

D.It is difficult to find locations for landfills

Question 4

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Which conclusion could best be supported with text from the passage?

A.Each method of waste management has its drawbacks

B.Recycling is without a doubt the best way to handle waste

C.Incineration is the best way to process waste

D.All large cities should create massive compost piles

Question 5

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5. Which best expresses the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

A.Landfills take up a lot of space

B.Composting is good for the soil but it can be hard to do

C.The process of composting is very complicated and scientific

D.There is a lot of plastic garbage in landfills