What is the main idea of the article?

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

Everyone should study to become an ecologist.

The destruction of the rainforests is an ecological disaster.

The destruction of the ozone later is an ecological disaster.

Read this sentence from the article. Preserving the rainforest is important to all living things. Which of these do NOT support the author's claim above?

Rainforest plans are a major source of Earth's food supply.

The rainforest is a major source of Earth's oxygen.

The rainforest is an important habitat for animals.

Rainforest plans are a source of important medicines.

Read the sentence from the article. Ecologists also study the delicate balance of using the environment while protecting it. Why does the author use the words "delicate balance" in the sentence above?

Because making decisions about natural resources often involves difficult decisions.

Because there are obvious heroes and villains when it comes to protecting the earth.

Because ecology is a delicate subject that some people don't approve of.

Because people can use tools such as a balance to weigh harmful substances.

Which detail supports the idea that the reader can help protect the environment?

Trees give us resources and natural beauty

The sea covers four-fifths of Earth's surface

Why is the ozone layer important?

It protects us for the sun's radiation

It releases oxygen into the atmosphere

It divides the biosphere into ecosystems

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

Some fish species are endangered.

Fish are a promising new source of energy

The sea provides millions of tons of fish

The ocean provides fish for people.

What has been done to protect the ozone layer?

Some chemicals have been banned.

Some new medicines have been created

Some solar-powered appliances have been made

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

Because their meanings indicate an alarming contrast

Because they have similar vowels

Because they make up for a lack of factual evidence in the text

Ecology for Kids

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English

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4th Grade

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CCSS

RI.4.4, RL.5.1, RI.4.2

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word traces mean in the sentence below?

The miners found traces of gold in the stream.

cold water

golden rockes

small amounts

valuable items

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word banned mean in the sentence below?

All outdoor burning has been banned during the drought.

delayed

forbidden

started

watched

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word species mean in the sentence below?

The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.

enemies

kinds

likes

sizes

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?

The organization collected a vast amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.

clear

empty

heavy

huge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word variety mean in the sentence below?

Every year we plant a variety of vegetables in our garden.

large area

straight rows

different types

healthful foods

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word cry mean in the sentence below?

We heard the cry of a wolf during the night.

beg

howl

shout

weep

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word shower mean in the sentence below?

Ryan takes a shower every morning.

burst

party

rain

wash

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Ecology for Kids

20 questions

What does the word traces mean in the sentence below?

The miners found traces of gold in the stream.

What does the word banned mean in the sentence below?

All outdoor burning has been banned during the drought.

What does the word species mean in the sentence below?

The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.

What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?

The organization collected a vast amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.

What does the word variety mean in the sentence below?

Every year we plant a variety of vegetables in our garden.

What does the word cry mean in the sentence below?

We heard the cry of a wolf during the night.

What does the word shower mean in the sentence below?

Ryan takes a shower every morning.

What does the word track mean in the sentence below?

The train sped down the track and out of sight.

Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?

To be fair, I will break the cookie into two pieces.

Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?

I know the detective will break the case.

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Ecology for Kids

20 questions

What does the word traces mean in the sentence below?The miners found traces of gold in the stream.

What does the word banned mean in the sentence below?All outdoor burning has been banned during the drought.

What does the word species mean in the sentence below?The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.

What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?The organization collected a vast amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.

What does the word variety mean in the sentence below?Every year we plant a variety of vegetables in our garden.

What does the word cry mean in the sentence below?We heard the cry of a wolf during the night.

What does the word shower mean in the sentence below?Ryan takes a shower every morning.

What does the word track mean in the sentence below?The train sped down the track and out of sight.

Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?To be fair, I will break the cookie into two pieces.

Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?I know the detective will break the case.

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What does the word traces mean in the sentence below?

The miners found traces of gold in the stream.

What does the word banned mean in the sentence below?

All outdoor burning has been banned during the drought.

What does the word species mean in the sentence below?

The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.

What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?

The organization collected a vast amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.

What does the word variety mean in the sentence below?

Every year we plant a variety of vegetables in our garden.

What does the word cry mean in the sentence below?

We heard the cry of a wolf during the night.

What does the word shower mean in the sentence below?

Ryan takes a shower every morning.

What does the word track mean in the sentence below?

The train sped down the track and out of sight.

Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?

To be fair, I will break the cookie into two pieces.

Which definition represents the meaning of break as it is used in the sentence below?

I know the detective will break the case.