Thursday View on Zoos

Of the four main functions of a zoo mentioned in paragraph 1 of "Functions of a Zoo", which benefits the animals rather than the humans?

• A. Conservation

• B. Education

• C. Recreation

• D. Research

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CCSS.RI.5.2

In paragraph 1 of “Functions of a Zoo,” the word conservation comes from a Latin root word that means to —

• Free

• return

• save

• teach

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which detail from “Innocent and Imprisoned” helps the reader know what vastly means in paragraph 2?

• The zoo inmates are all innocent.

• Cramped cages and incorrect diets have been replaced with open spaces and well-researched care.

• But it is impossible to recreate the living environment of a dolphin or a polar bear.

• A forty-year-long study showed that polar bears . . . exhibit great evidence of stress in captivity.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

Which statement summarizes how humans benefit from zoos?

• The zoos of today provide a more realistic experience than those of the past.

• Many animals that will not breed in the wild can be successfully bred in captivity.

• The behavior of animals cannot be sufficiently studied in the wild because they are shy.

• Zoos are a place to have fun and at the same time learn about animals and their behavior.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

What is the most likely reason the author included paragraph 4 in “Sonia’s Blog”?

• To illustrate why her trip to the zoo was a mixed experience

• To describe why Siberian tigers are her favorite zoo animals

• To suggest that the zoo has improved since her mother was young

• To support the idea that the people who take care of the animals really care for them

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CCSS.RL.5.1

From studying the information in the table “AZA Statistics on Accredited Zoos,” the reader can determine that —

• most Americans visit a zoo at least once a year

• the majority of species in zoos are not threatened or endangered

• the majority of animals live in zoos that are accredited by the AZA

• zoos in the United States represent a significant share of the nation’s economy

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Which two sentences from “Innocent and Imprisoned” provide strong evidence to support the position that zoos do not benefit animals?

• A forty-year-long study showed that polar bears—along with lions, tigers, and cheetahs—exhibit great evidence of stress in captivity.

• During the twentieth century, there were 145 attempts to reintroduce populations into the wild, and only 16 of them were successful.

• In some cases, [research conducted in zoos] may be helpful to the animal populations as a whole, but to me it seems unscientific

• In most cases, however, the information given about an animal is very brief and presented on a small sign that few people bother to read.

• A zoo that really suited animals would be a failure. It would be huge, and many of the animals would remain out of sight.

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