Rain Forest, Worth Saving

Why does the author make the point that "It is critical that we save the rain forest"?

• Rain forests are filled with tall trees, beautiful flowers, and rare animals.

• Companies are destroying rain forests for logging, farming, and mining.

• Destroying rain forests would be harmful for the rest of the world.

• Many kinds of plants and animals can be found only in the rain forest.

Which detail from the article provides evidence that destroying rain forests would be harmful for the rest of the world?

• Tropical rain forests are the places that have the greatest biodiversity in the world.

• The mining process causes pollution of rivers and other water supplies.

• Poachers capture rare rain forest animals and sell the animals for great profits.

• When trees are cut down, the remaining parts release carbon dioxide into the air, causing global warming.

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How does the author of "The Rain Forest--Worth Saving" support the following point: "Today, rain forests are in danger of disappearing"?

• The world's climate is affected by rain forests.

• Efforts are being made to preserve our rain forests.

• Loggers, ranchers, and large companies are cutting down rain forest trees.

• Many tourists volunteer to help.

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Choose the statement that best describes a conclusion that can be drawn about the author's line of reasoning in paragraph 5.

• When people learn about the rain forest, they often decide to protect it.

• People are working to protect rain forests, but it is too late to save them.

• Only people who do not profit from harming rain forests want to save them.

• The best way to save the rain forests is to turn them into national parks.

Which statement best supports the idea that "When people learn about the rain forest, they often decide to protect it"?

• Efforts are being made to preserve our rain forests.

• Once they experience the beauty and value of the rain forest, many tourists volunteer to help.

• Some forests have been turned into national parks.

• Farmers and ranchers are trying not to harm the soil and cause pollution.

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