MIgratory Birds & Climate Change - 8th Grade

According to paragraph 8, what is the result of some bird species adapting to find new food sources?

• Smaller nests must be built.

• Algae blooms are no longer trapped.

• Melting ice provides acess to new fish.

• Birds must share a limited food supply.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which paragraph provides evidence for the idea that even birds that live in warmer areas are endangered by climate change?

• paragraph 1

• paragraph 2

• paragraph 4

• paragraph 5

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which phrase provides context to help the reader understand the meaning of ominous as it is used in paragraph 4?

• “Arctic tundra”

• “will endanger”

• “nesting areas”

• “young birds”

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which quotation must be included in an accurate summary of the passage?

• “If this happens, the size of their habitats will shrink, and it will become more difficult for them to find nesting sites.” (paragraph 3)

• “In order for birds to nest well, they must be in good physical condition when they arrive at their nesting sites.” (paragraph 5)

• “Each fall after the Arctic ice stops melting, the National Snow and Ice Data Center tracks remaining ice.” (paragraph 7)

• “As the sea ice melts, algae that was trapped beneath it is exposed to sunlight and warmer water, which allows the algae to grow and thrive.” (paragraph 8)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which idea can be supported by the information in paragraphs 1-2?

• Migratory birds are more like humans than any other animal species.

• The time of year when migratory birds move to new locations is predictable.

• Birds often migrate to the Arctic tundra because birds are much larger in the Arctic.

• The Arctic tundra is great for migratory birds since only three species migrate there.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which quote supports the answer to Part A?

• “Many animals such as migratory birds have similar habits.” (paragraph 1)

• “These types of birds travel at regular times, sometimes over long distances.” (paragraph 1)

• “In the Arctic tundra, for example, summer days are long, and summer food sources are plentiful.” (paragraph 2)

• “For this reason, birds such as Arctic terns, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons migrate from more southern latitudes to the Arctic tundra for the summer breeding season.” (paragraph 2)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which phrase from paragraph 8 helps the author convey a distressing tone?

• “destruction for other species”

• “increasing supply of food”

• “growing population”

• “migrating birds”

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the role of paragraph 5 in the passage?

• It establishes the reason birds move at specific times.

• It establishes the importance of bird health when migrating.

• It conveys concern about possible changes to breeding patterns.

• It provides evidence of the impact of early warming upon specific species.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which quotation conveys the author’s point of view?

• “For this reason, birds such as Arctic terns, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons migrate from more southern latitudes to the Arctic tundra for the summer breeding season.” (paragraph 2)

• “In addition, new species migrating to the Arctic due to climate change can bring diseases and various parasites with them.” (paragraph 4)

• “Each fall after the Arctic ice stops melting, the National Snow and Ice Data Center tracks remaining ice.” (paragraph 7)

• “When birds cannot change behaviors such as breeding times as fast as the climate is changing, the fear is that they could risk extinction.” (paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6