5.6 G DOL

5.6 G

What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 1 and 2? 

• 1. A Humpback whales are enormous creatures capable of moving freely in the water.

• 2. B Humpback whales possess remarkable agility despite their immense size leading to various scientific applications.

• 2. C Scientists have devoted considerable time to studying humpback whales to gain deeper insights into them.

• 2. D Scientists are fascinated by the remarkable ability of such a massive animal to move effortlessly in the water.

5.6 G

The details in paragraph 3 support the key idea that Dr. Frank Fish —

• 1. A wanted to buy the humpback whale model in Boston.

• 1. B wanted to explore more about the whales’ fast moves.

• 1. C was not able to comprehend for these whales having bumps.

• 1. D was intrigued about the small bumps of the whale’s flipper.

5.6 G

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

In paragraphs 4 through 6, what key idea about how humpback whales move is best supported?

• 1. A It gives specific information about the structure of the whales’ flippers.

• 1. B It explains how three different forces manipulate the whales’ movements.

• 1. C It gives the reader information about how the artist created the model of these whales.

• 1. D It tells about how forces in the airplane wings work differently from the whales’ movement.

5.6 G

Part B

Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• 1. A As a whale moves through the water, three forces act on the animal’s body and affect its movements. (paragraph 4)

• 1. B The first force is thrust, which moves the whale forward.  (paragraph 5)

• 1. C A humpback uses lift under one flipper or the other to turn.  (paragraph 5)

• 1. D … at some point the angle will create so much drag that the flipper will “stall,” or stop producing lift. (paragraph 6)

5.6 G

What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 9?

The key idea supported by the details in paragraph 9 is