Florida Keys Comprehension ?s DAY 2

What does the word terrain mean as it is used in the passage?

• mountains

• excitement

• area of land

• stay away from

Which phrase from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

• even more fun

• on the ground

• rocky

• avoid swerving

Which statement best describes a major difference between the text structure of "Florida Keys" and "Keep Coral Reefs Healthy?"

• Florida keys tells why it is more important to save the kelp than the coral reefs, while Keep Coral Reefs Healthy, tells about even in the history of coral reefs.

• Florida Keys explains the similarities and differences between coral reefs and kelp, while Keep Coral Reefs Healthy, tells about causes and effects of damage to coral reefs.

• Florida Keys is a personal account of seeing life in the ocean, while Keep Coral Reefs Healthy compares the different types of damage that pollution does to the coral.

• Florida Keys presents inspiring reasons for learning more about ocean life, while Keep Coral Reefs Healthy presents inspiring reasons for saving the reefs.

Choose one sentence from each passage that supports the answer in Part A?

• Our guide told us that the reef is made of coral polypys.(Florida Keys)

• Similar to coral polyps, kelp needs sunlight and a hard surface in order to grow.(Florida Keys)

• Coral reefs are extremely important(Keep Coral Reefs Healthy)

• For example, one change that causes harm to coral reefs is a rise in the water temperature.( Keep Coral Reefs Healthy)

How is the author’s point of view in “Florida Keys” similar to the author’s point of view in “ Keep Coral Reefs Healthy.”

• Both believe that coral reefs are fun to watch.

• Both believe that coral reefs are important.

• Both think that coral reefs are just homes for animals

• Both think that coral reefs don’t last.