Far from Shore

What is the main purpose of the researchers' trip?

• to identify how seabirds navigate

• to explore the southern coast of Hawaii

• to study changes in dolphin populations

• to test special tools for observing dolphins

Which sentence best explains why Far from Shore is an informational text?

• It involves people who work as scientists.

• It provides illustrations of people and animals.

• It contains scientific facts that help explain a topic.

• It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of the sea.

According to the selection, what is the main reason that purse-seine fishing harmed dolphins?

• It created pollution in the ocean.

• It increased salt levels in the water.

• It caused dolphins to get caught in nets.

• It removed a key food source for dolphins.

Why do the scientists measure amounts of algae and plankton?

• They are a dangerous source of water pollution.

• They are a serious threat to animals in the ocean.

• They are a main source of food for many animals.

• They are a sign of changing temperatures in an area.

What is the main purpose of the graphics in the selection?

• They provide information about marine life.

• They show how the oceans have changed over time.

• They help readers understand the life of a scientist.

• They give examples of dangers to the ocean ecosystem.

_________ means related to the sea.

_________ is a network of living things.

The flying bridge is a part of-

• The ship’s bow

• Rescue boat

• High platform

• Ship’s stern

Chlorophyll is-

• Bacteria

• Nutrients

• A green substance

• Small plankton

What word means related to navigation?