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A Shrinking River 3/21

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8 questions

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Question 1

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Read Paragraph 1 from the text. Which sentences from paragraph 1 best supports the idea that the Rio Grande is an important resource? Select TWO correct answers.

The Rio Grande is one of America's longest rivers.

It begins in the snowy mountains of Colorado where silvery fish flash in it's depths.

On it's 1,900 mile journey to the seas it flows through the canyons, dry deserts and green plains. 

Countless animals, plants, and people depend on the water this vast river provides. 

They use it for drinking, business, farming, and fun.

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Question 2

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Which of these ideas is supported by the information in paragraph 9 and 10?

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Question 3

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Which word from paragraph 12 best helps the reader know the meaning of conservation?

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Question 4

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What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 8?

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Question 5

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Which details from the text support the key idea that the Rio Grande is a river in trouble?

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Question 6

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The inset at the end of the text is included most likely to help the reader

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Question 7

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The photograph is included in the text to help the reader visualize

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Question 8

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The author organizes the information in paragraph 3 through 7 by

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