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Meetings between humans and bears are happening more and more often in the towns of North America.

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The bear sits and gobbles up the seeds to the family's surprise.

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From paragraph 3: They walk slowly but can move quickly when it needs to. Options: central idea, supporting detail

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supporting detail

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The American black bear is the most common bear in North America.

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central idea

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The black bear has gotten used to living closer to people because humans have cut down trees.

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paragraph 4: Black bears usually live in forests.

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from paragraph 5: Black bears are omnivores--animals that eat plants and other animals.

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from paragraph 5: Their food includes nuts, fruits, berries, and other plant material; fish; and insects.

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From paragraph 6: These animals can lose their fear of people, even though they're typically shy.

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Supporting detail

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Black bear attacks are rare.

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