"Be A Green Kid" PSSA Sampler 18-19

Read the sentence from the passage. “Sometimes people call ours a ‘throwaway society.’ ” What evidence does the author provide to support this point?

• People get rid of stuff easily

• People buy things at stores.

• People like to get things shipped.

• People outgrow toys after a while.

According to the section titled “Recycle It!,” what happens after goods are recycled?

• They are rinsed and sorted.

• They are set out on the curb.

• They are organized into bins.

• They are turned into new things.

This question has two parts.

Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.

Part One Read the sentence from the passage.

“Experience the outdoors in all sorts of weather—from a sunny day at the beach or lake to a wintry adventure when it snows.”

Which meaning of the word experience is used in the sentence?

• endure with

• understand

• knowledge

• take on

Part Two Which word from the sentence best supports the answer in Part One?

Choose one answer.

• beach

• adventure

• weather

• sorts

Read the sentence from the passage. “But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard.” What does the phrase “travel the globe” mean as used in the sentence?

• go for a long walk

• get in a car for a trip

• move to a new area

• journey far from home

Read the sentence from the passage. “Then you can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow from sprigs to big plants full of ripe, red tomatoes or tiny, succulent blueberries.” What does the word sprigs mean as used in the sentence?

• store-grown plants

• trimmed plants

• young plants

• broken pieces of plants

Which sentence from the passage is an example of a way to reuse something?

• “They do need to be disposed of properly, though, so make sure your mom or dad helps if one breaks.”

• “Unplug the chargers for your phone and MP3 player when you’re not using them.”

• “Take paper from your computer printouts and use the other side for more computer printing or just to draw or doodle on.”

• “By separating plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles, and more, you’re reducing the amount of trash that goes to the landfill.”

This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.

Part One What point does the author make about being outdoors?

• It requires many hours of hard work.

• It can be enjoyed by anyone.

• It should be avoided due to problems.

• It can be organized among friends.

Part Two Which sentences from the passage support the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.

• “It also means taking special steps to protect the environment—the water, the land, and the air we breathe.”

• “When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth.”

• “Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, climb up mountains, and explore lazy creeks.”

• “If so, get out there and get your hands dirty.”

What information do the headings help the reader understand?

• the system to categorize what people buy

• the ways to be green and help the planet

• the steps to take to protect plants on Earth

• the order in which we should protect Earth