Unit 6 informational Text Reading Review

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What does the word 'natives' mean in the context of ecosystems?

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Natives refer to plants and animals that are originally from a specific area or ecosystem.

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What is the opposite of 'natives'?

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The opposite of 'natives' is 'aliens', which refers to plants and animals that are not originally from that area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.

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Why are native plants and animals important to ecosystems?

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Native plants and animals are important because they help maintain the balance and health of their ecosystems.

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What does 'precautions' mean?

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Precautions mean care taken in advance to prevent something bad from happening.

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What can happen if safety tips are not followed?

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Not following safety tips can lead to injury.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the role of scientists in studying ecosystems?

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Scientists study ecosystems to understand their functions and to help protect them.

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What are alien species?

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Alien species are plants and animals that are introduced to an ecosystem where they are not originally from.