Wildlife wonders and Spongers of the Sea Assessment 3/22

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12 questions

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Read this information about the origin of the word verify. from Latin verus, meaning “true” This information helps the reader know that verified in paragraph 5 means

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What is the best summary of the article?

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Which idea is supported by information found throughout the article?

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Based on information in paragraph 4, why does the tree trunk appear dark in the thermal image?

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How do the bottom-dwelling fish in Shark Bay cause a problem for the dolphins?

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The author wrote the selection most likely to —

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According to the selection, how do fish protect themselves from dolphins?

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Which idea from the selection is illustrated by the photograph?

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Both authors focus their selections on animal behaviors that —

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Which conclusion is best supported by both selections?

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Which behavior did scientists observe among the dolphins that was not observed among the koalas?

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Based on the way information is presented in “Keeping Cool” and “Spongers of the Sea,” both authors most likely are —

Read this information about the origin of the word verify. from Latin verus, meaning “true” This information helps the reader know that verified in paragraph 5 means

B compared

C observed

D suspected

What is the best summary of the article?

A Koalas can dehydrate while trying to stay cool.

B Studying koalas requires special equipment.

C Searching for water is a dangerous activity for koalas.

D Changes in temperature affect the behavior of koalas.

Based on information in paragraph 4, why does the tree trunk appear dark in the thermal image?

A The fish swim so quickly the dolphins are unable to catch them.

B The fish are not nutritious enough to support the health of the dolphins.

C The fish travel to other locations during certain times of the year.

D The fish do not have a certain body part that allows the dolphins to locate them.

The author wrote the selection most likely to —

A They bury themselves beneath the sand along the sea floor.

B They take cover under sharp rocks and pieces of coral.

C They swim in a darting pattern in the open water.

D They make a ringing noise that tricks dolphins.

Which idea from the selection is illustrated by the photograph?

A affect an animal’s diet

B happen only at certain times of year

C demonstrate cooperation

D are important to an animal’s survival

Which conclusion is best supported by both selections?

Which behavior did scientists observe among the dolphins that was not observed among the koalas?

B Teaching a behavior to their young

C Avoiding predators by staying close to home

D Decreasing activity to conserve energy