Scientists discovered that young loggerhead sea turtles migrate to the center of the Atlantic's circular current. Why might baby turtles do this, according to the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.
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The articles “Remembering Rosa” and “A Hero’s Life” are both about people who fought hard to make a positive change. Write an essay giving your opinion about what qualities a person must have to make such a change. Use details from the two articles to support your answer.
(In order to get full credit, be sure to include an introduction, at least 3 paragraphs with evidence from the story, and a conclusion)
PART A- What is the main idea of the article "Tracking Turtles"?
A.Loggerhead sea turtles hatch from eggs in the summer
B. Computers can teach scientists a lot about different animals
C. Scientists have learned where baby loggerhead sea turtles go
D. It's a mystery why the Atlantic Ocean currents move in a circle
PART B. Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?
A."It happens every summer on beaches in Florida and nearby states." (paragraph 1)
B. "These currents move in a big circle." (paragraph 4)
C. "But many of the babies swam out of the currents and went to a spot in the center of the circle." (paragraph 4)
D. "Before long, the turtles grow to be bigger than dinner plates."
In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrase "race into" to show that ___________
A. turtles in Florida are slow
B. the turtles are competing in a race
C. the turtles are escaping danger
D. the turtles are rushing to get to the water
PART A- What does the word data mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of the article?
A. facts
B. mysteries
C. computers
D. movements
PART B- Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "She and other scientists set out to solve the mystery." (paragraph 2)
B. "The scientists were surprised by some of the information they learned." (paragraph 4)
C. "This area has thick patches of seaweed." (paragraph 4)
D. "When they are a few years old, the sea turtles migrate closer to shore." (paragraph 6)
Which inference can you make from the article?
A. Bug bites are dangerous for sea turtles
B. Sharks have been known to eat sea turtles
C. Sea turtles try to stay out of the sun
D. Seaweed is a sea turtle's favorite food
Kate Mansfield and the other scientists were surprised by what they learned. Which detail from the article best supports this idea?
A."The baby turtles are only a little bigger than a quarter." (paragraph 1)
B. "In 2013, Mansfield and her team gathered 17 baby loggerheads. " (paragraph 3)
C. "They thought the babies would follow the Atlantic Ocean currents." (paragraph 4)
D "The turtles can hide from sharks and soak up the sun to stay warm." (paragraph 5)
What is the article "Remembering Rosa" mostly about?
A. Rosa Parks' childhood
B. why white people and black people once went to different schools
C. why Rosa Parks had to give up her seat on a bus
D. why Rosa Parks had to give up her seat on a bus
PART A- Which statement best describes the author's point of view in "Remembering Rosa" ?
A. Rosa Parks was a courageous woman who helped shape U.S. history
B. Rosa Parks was a kind woman who always obeyed the law
C. Rosa Parks was an important leader in South Africa.
D. Rosa Parks was a creative woman who often used her imagination
PART B- Which detail from "Remembering Rosa" best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "Imagine being told to give up your seat on a bus..." (paragraph 1)
B. "... the impact of her brave actions can still be seen today." (paragraph 2)
C. "Black people had to go to separate restaurants, schools, and theaters." (paragraph 3)
D. "Police arrested her." (paragraph 4)
In the article "A Hero's Life," what does the word protests mean as it is used in paragraph 4?
A. laws saying who can vote in a country
B. laws that are considered unfair by most people
C. punishments for serious crimes
D. events where people take a stand against something
Sort the items that are characteristics of Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, or both
made a positive impact on their country
faced problems because of their skin color
faced segregation in the United States
fought apartheid in South Africa
was arrested
worked with Martin Luther King Jr on civil rights
refused to give up a seat to a white person on a bus
