Ecology for Kids Comprehension

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What is the main idea of this article?

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It is important to protect all of earth's ecosystems.

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Why does the author use the words delicate balance in the sentence: Ecologists also study the delicate balance of using the environment while protecting it.?

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because making decisions about natural resources often involves difficult decisions

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Which of these is an example of an ecosystem? fish, forest, ecologist, air

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forest

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Which of these does NOT support the author's claim: Preserving the rainforest is important to all living things.? Options: Rain forest plants are a major source of Earth's food supply., Rain forest plants are a source of important medicines., The rain forest is a major source of Earth's oxygen., The rain forest is an important habitat for animals.

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Rain forest plants are a major source of Earth's food supply.

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What is the section "An Ocean of Resources" MOSTLY about?

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how to use and protect the sea

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What reason does the author give to support banning fishing where necessary?

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Some fish species are in danger.

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Why did the author choose the words traces and vast in the sentence: Four of Earth's seven continents have traces of what used to be vast tropical forests.?

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because their meanings indicate an alarming contrast

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Why is the ozone layer important?

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It protects us from the sun's radiation.

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What has been done to protect the ozone layer?

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Some chemicals have been banned.

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Which detail supports the idea that the reader can help protect the environment? Options: "The sea covers four-fifths of Earth's surface." "Trees give us resources and natural beauty." "Now, these forests are gone." "Put trash in its place."

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"Put trash in its place."