"To preserve humpbacks, the whales were listed as an endangered species. It is illegal to kill a humpback whale. These efforts have caused the number of whales to increase greatly."
What does illegal mean as it is used in these sentences?
after a law
before a law
without a law
against a law
Which information can be found under the heading From North to South in the passage?
what humpback whales look like
where humpback whales migrate
how humpback whales are celebrated
why humpback whales are endangered
Select the sentence to match the central idea from the passages to the relevant detail that supports it.
Central Idea: Humpbacks look unique
They have one-of-a-kind markings.
They like to jump out of the water.
They are endangered animals.
Humpback females are about 60 feet long
Select the sentence to match the central idea from the passages to the relevant detail that supports it.
Central Idea: Humpback whales should be protected.
They have one-of-a-kind markings.
They like to jump out of the water.
They are endangered animals.
Efforts have cause number of humpbacks to increase greatly.
Select the sentence to match the central idea from the passages to the relevant detail that supports it.
Central Idea: Humpbacks behave in interesting ways.
They have one-of-a-kind markings.
They like to jump out of the water.
They are endangered animals.
Maybe it's just for fun!
What information can be found in the caption on the map?
the meaning of the dotted lines on the map
the white markings on the underside of their fins
the routes humpback whales take during migration
how big humpback whales are compared to other whales
Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
"As a precaution. humpbacks are still listed as endangered."
What does precaution mean as it is used in this sentence?
a warning about a problem again
in favor of warning about a problem
a warning before a problem happens
being against warning about problems
What is the central idea in "Swimming to Survive"?
Humpbacks must be protected so the numbers would increase.
Humpbacks must swim long distances to survive despite the dangers they face.
We need to learn more about humpbacks to be able to understand them better.
Whales live in all Earth's oceans and have their own migration groups.
What is the central idea of paragraph 3?
People throughout history have had high protein diets.
Proteins are one of the major food groups.
It is important to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Our bodies rely on protein to repair cells.
What is the central idea of the passage?
Proteins are one of the major food groups.
Protein can be found in foods such as nuts, seeds, eggs, and meat.
Proteins are found in every cell of our bodies.
It is important for everyone to eat foods high in protein.
Select two sentences that support the central idea of the passage.
"Our bodies rely on protein to repair cells and generate new ones to replace cells that have died." (paragraph 1)
"Body builders eat high protein diets." (paragraph 2)
"That is why body builders try to eat a lot of protein." (paragraph 2)
"The Inuit people of Canada still live on whale meat, fish, seal, and walrus today." (paragraph 3)
"How are you going to get the protein you need today?" (paragraph 4)
