Mrs. Hoots' 5th. grade, Lesson 8, Comprehension Test

The author's main purpose in writing this article is to

• explain and criticize.

• inform and persuade.

• exaggerate and persuade.

• inform and express emotions.

An anhinga thermoregulates by

• basking in the sun.

• lowering its heart rate.

• perching in a mangrove.

• bathing in brackish water.

What does the word elevation mean in the sentence below?

Even a few inches of elevation can make a difference in how wet or dry the soil remains

throughout the year.

• walking speed

• distance above sea level

• moisture from rain clouds

• additional hiking companions

What does the word habitats mean in the sentence below?

These differences in moisture help create unique habitats, each with

its own special set of plants and animals.

• climates

• types of trees

• natural environments

• zoos or nature centers

What is the best definition of brackish water?

• pure rainwate

• muddy drinking water

• salty water from the ocean

• fresh rainwater and salty seawater mixed together

Which animals rely on the habitat of the mangrove swamp?

• egrets and lizards

• anhingas and egrets

• ospreys and cormorants

• sea turtles and manatees

Solution holes are formed by a reaction between

• spider webs and soil.

• sawgrass and lichens.

• hammocks and sloughs.

• tannic acid and limestone.

How do Ranger Jim's actions support the author's purpose?

• He works as the author's research assistant.

• He transports the children around the Everglades in a boat.

• He signs up the children for the Everglades' junior ranger program.

• He gives the children ideas about how they can help save the Everglades.

Which of the following is a reason the author suggests for saving

the sawgrass prairie?

• development

• growth

• marshes

• silence

What belief about saving the Everglades drives the author's purpose?

• It must be done to preserve all life on Earth.

• People can do it if they start now and work hard.

• The government is responsible for saving everything.

• Finger glades are the most important parts to save.