5.5 Daily Practice

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Mesopotamians were extremely resourceful. In the northern provinces, wood was in great supply. This was not the case in other regions. As a result, the Mesopotamians created clay bricks for use in structures in the other regions. Most of the surviving architecture is in clay form. Clay building materials protected the Mesopotamians from the natural elements and provided citizens with sturdy and comfortable homes.
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What is the main purpose of the second and third sentences?

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Based on the information in the text, a reader can determine