Reading Comprehension

Front

stretches "Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert." (paragraph 1)

Back

unbroken areas

Front

scurry
"Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves." (paragraph 2)

Back

move quickly

Front

What is the main idea of paragraph 3? Options:

Birds gather food from the water.

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Raccoons find shade in the trees

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People play in the waves at the shoreline

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Turtles come to shore to lay eggs.

Back

Turtles come to shore to lay eggs.

Front

Main idea of paragraph 4: Pelicans and seagulls fly along the shoreline at the beach, There are many important creatures that live at the beach, Turtles must crawl up the shore to lay their eggs, Plants and trees growing at the beach are important.

Back

Plants and trees growing at the beach are important.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage?

Back

Beaches are home to many plants and animals.

Front

According to the chart after paragraph 2, how many dune daisies has Brianna seen?

Back

15

Front

Which sentence from paragraph 3 shows the author's concern for the baby turtles? Options:

"Turtles swim to shore and crawl onto the beach."

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"They have to go fast, or the seagulls might get them!"

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"There, they lay their eggs in the nests they dig."

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"Then, lots of little turtles will run to the water."

Back

"They have to go fast, or the seagulls might get them!"

Front

crushed "As the waves beat against the ocean's bottom, shells and rocks are crushed into sand." (paragraph 1)

Back

pounded

Front

According to the passage, what is Hawaii famous for?

Back

its volcanoes

Front

destroys "The lava flows downhill and destroys anything in its path." (paragraph 2)

Back

ruins