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Swimming to Survive (Explain a Central Idea)

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Question 1
1.

Read the sentence from paragraph 6.

"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?

Question 2
2.

Which information can be found under the heading From North to South in the passage?

Question 3
3.

Select the sentence to match the central idea from the passages to the relevant detail that supports it.

Central Idea: Humpbacks look unique

Question 4
4.

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.

Question 5
5.

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.

Question 6
6.

What information can be found in the caption on the map?

Question 7
7.

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?

Question 8
8.

What is the central idea in "Swimming to Survive"?

Question 9
9.

What is the central idea of paragraph 3?

Question 10
10.

What is the central idea of the passage?

Question 11
11.

Select two sentences that support the central idea of the passage.