Snapshot Review

Which words from paragraph 5 help the reader understand the meaning of bleaching?

• Under too much stress

• Warmer sea temperatures

• Coral to turn white

• Damage the reef

The author wrote this selection most likely to

• Provide information about the reef and people depend on each other

• Describe the current and past needs of the reef and people

• Share the ways people use and protect the reef

• Explain the types of reefs in the oceans

What is the most effective way to combine sentence 6 &7

• For example, in one study people were asked to watch cartoons, people were asked to how rare how funny each one was.

• For example, in one study people were asked to watch cartoons, rate how funny each cartoon seemed to be.

• For example, in one study people were asked to watch cartoons and rate how funny each cartoon seemed to be.

• In one study, for example people were rating and watching cartoons based on how funny each cartoon seemed to be.

What is the best summary for the selection ?

• Coral reefs are at risk and people in Australia are stepping in to help. Reefs are full of many types of coral, as well as different ocean creatures. People use the reefs for a variety of things such as fishing, tourism, and medicine. To help protect the reefs, the Australian government restricted fishing in certain areas.

• Overfishing, pollution and high temperatures are causing harm to the reef. The longest coral reef in he world is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Many fish and other marine animals live there. Some people are trying to protect the reef.

• Reefs are struggling, but there are people trying to help. Many fish live in the coral reefs. There are many ways reefs can help people, such as fishing , tourism, and medicine. In Australia, reefs have “green zones” where fisherman can safely fish. This is impacting their jobs.

• Some people are not surprised that the Great Barrier Reef is under a lot of stress. There are many sea animals that live in Australia.

In paragraph 3, the details about the different animal residents support the idea that reefs are-

• are only home to clownfish

• give food to all the sea life

• can be dangerous for people

• provide a safe space for ocean creatures