6th grade- U6WK1: The Story of Salt Selection Test

Why is salt necessary to humans?

• It flavors food

• It is the best way to preserve food

• Human bodies require salt to function

• It has contributed to international trade

According to the passage, all of the following are places where salt can be found in nature except

• In the ocean

• Underground

• In freshwater lakes

• On the surface of the land

How did salt significantly help traders?

• It was used to keep food cold, so food could be taken far away to be traded

• It was used as a preservative, so food could be taken far away to be traded

• It flavored food so it tasted better and could be easily traded

• It gave traders something else to trade

When America lost its salt supply after declaring independence from England, where did Americans get salt?

• They got it from Africa

• They established their own saltworks

• They got it from Central and South America

• They got salt from British colonies in the Caribbean

Distribution is the process of

• Delivering goods

• Obtaining wealth

• Reaping rewards

• Achieving goals

What does the word dominant mean?

• Sensing danger

• Having authority

• Showing weakness

• Possessing intelligence

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word impenetrable?

• Flexible

• Indestructible

• Sensible

• Vulnerable

What does the word replenished mean?

• Abandoned

• Discharged

• Meaningless

• Refilled

Which words have almost the same meaning as the word commodity?

• Item of value

• Item of praise

• Item of service

• Item of admiration

What does the word edible mean?

• Able to be eaten

• Able to be heard

• Able to be inhabited

• Able to be controlled