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"Which Way Will The Wind Blow" A3K Quiz

Authored by Brendan Mccann

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

"Which Way Will The Wind Blow" A3K Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Based on the article, which best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

HINT: The answer is the MAIN/CENTRAL Idea of the article. LOOK AT THE YELLOW BOXES IN THE PICTURE FOR CLUES!!!

A.

The wind farm faces opposition from people who do not think it is a good idea.

B.

Supporters of the wind farm want clean energy that does not pollute.

C.

The wind farm could supply electricity for some of the people who live near Cape Cod.

D.

Supporters of the wind farm agree with the government that it is a good idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a fact?

HINT: A fact is something you can PROVE TO BE TRUE.

A.

Developers of the wind farm care too much about making a lot of money.

B.

It is not fair that some people make money from the oceans, which are public.


C.

It is more important to have clean energy than it is to have ocean views.

D.

Developers began planning the Cape Wind project in 2001.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the closest antonym for the word renewable?

LOOK IN THE ARTICLE FOR THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD.

ANTONYMS ARE WORDS WITH OPPOSITE MEANINGS!!

A.

Ancient

B.

Permitted

C.

Limited

D.

Expensive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the article, which is most likely to happen?

HINT: THINK ABOUT THE ARTICLE AND MAKE A PREDICTION- what is likely to happen NEXT?

A.

The government will move the Cape Wind project to another state.

B.

The Cape Wind project will give jobs to the fishermen who lose theirs.

C.

Some people will continue to speak out against the wind farm.

D.

Most people will move away from Cape Cod because of the wind farm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The article states:

  • The U.S. government has approved the construction of the nation's first offshore wind farm. Cape Wind is the company that is developing the farm. Officials there say they want to start generating electricity by 2012.

Which would be the closest synonym for the word generate?

HINT: SYNONYMS are two words with the SAME meaning.

A.

Consider

B.

Purchase

C.

Protect

D.

Create

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The news article says all of the following except __________.

A.

Cape Wind is the company trying to build a wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod.

B.

Cape Wind is developing wind farms all over the United States.

C.

Some people point out that a private company using public water is unfair.

D.

Some people worry that they'll have to pay more for electricity near Cape Cod.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best summarizes the article?

A.

A wind farm project could create many new jobs, and it could start a new American industry.

B.

A wind farm in Cape Cod could decrease the need for oil from other countries.

C.

A wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts is approved, but many people are opposed to it.

D.

A wind farm produces green energy that is renewable and does not give off pollution.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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