Plastic vs the Planet

From the article "Plastic vs. the Planet " pages 2-3

Why is plastic often sent to landfills?

• most recycling facilities have closed

• plastic decomposes quickly in landfills

• it is cheaper than recycling the plastic

• landfill workers sort plastic for recycling

From the article "Plastic vs. the Planet " pages 2-3

Based on the section "Piling Up" readers can conclude that

_________

• litter has little effect on the planet

• litter is harmful to ocean life

• storm drains keep litter out of oceans

• straws are the most dangerous type of litter

From the article "Plastic vs. the Planet " pages 2-3

Which detail best supports the answer to question 2

• plastic is used to make just about everything

• what's more, about 50 percent of all plastic produced single use

• the average American tosses about 218 pounds of plastic each year

• birds and sea animals may mistake it for food and choke on it or become sick

From the article "Plastic vs. the Planet " pages 2-3

The main purpose of the sidebar "Symbol Smarts" is to explain how to

• tell what plastic a product is made from

• get companies to use less plastic

• cut down on single-use plastics

• find out your town's recycling rules

From Disaster Strikes pages 4 and 5

Which phrase from the article provides the best clue to the meaning of rubble?

• a massive earthquake

• no time to lose

• pile of broken concrete

• site in the city

From Disaster Strikes pages 4 and 5

Which detail best supports the idea that rescuers responded quickly?

• the work is far from over

• the USAID team arrived in Turkey less than 24 hours after the earthquake

• Temperatures dipped below freezing and snow piled up on the wreckage

• Still, for almost two weeks, the team dug through crumbled buildings and ruins

From Disaster Strikes pages 4 and 5

Which would be another good title for the section "The Days Ahead"

• avoiding danger

• important supplies

• long road to recovery

• taking shelter

From A Sign of Kindness

Which statement would Kari Maskelony and Leisa Duckwell most likely agree with

• hearing is required for communicating

• ASL is too difficult for kids to learn

• Kindness can be shown in any language

• pointing is the same as signing

From A Sign of Kindness

Which event was a result of all the others

• Maskelony taught students the ASL alphabet

• students signed to talk with Duckwall

• more teachers began teaching ASL

• Duckwell felt included

Should Schools have classroom pets

One argument in support of schools having classroom pets is that pets may-----

• reduce allergies

• carry germs

• improve student behavior

• distract students