6th RL7, RI7, & RI8 Review

What two abiotic factors referred to in paragraph 3 are ALSO listed in the table?

• water clarity and nutrients

• water depth and temperature

• 
  water depth and sunlight

• water clarity and temperature

Based on paragraph 4 and the illustration that follows, what TWO roles can a queen conch play in a coral reef ecosystem?

• primary consumer and predator

• 
  primary consumer and decomposer

• producer and predator

• producer and decomposer

Which idea is suggested by BOTH the fact box and the illustration?

• The balance of a coral reef depends on a combination of living and nonliving things.

• Nonliving things are more important to balance on a coral reef than living things are.

• 
  Coral reefs exist because of nonliving factors but thrive because of living organisms.

• The connections between living things are always changing because of abiotic factors.

What detail from the text suggests the purpose of the mound?

• The rocks are in the shape of a mountain, so the mound was possibly used for recreational purposes.

• There are similarly built mounds in the surrounding areas, and these were used for burying the dead.++

• There are similar mounds nearby in the Sea of Galilee where rulers were honored with structures.

• 
  The mound is about a mile from Bet Yerah, a wealthy city, whose residents had resources to build monuments.

Which claim is supported by evidence in the text?

• The mound was built by the people of Bet Yerah.

• The rocks in the mound fell in the position naturally.

• The mystery mound was built to serve as a burial ground.

• The mound was man made by an advanced society.

Which sentence from the text supports the claim that the mound was originally built on dry land?

• Because there are similar mounds on land nearby that are burial grounds, they believe this structure was also created for burying the dead.

• They concluded that it had to be man made, and it was not a casual effort.

• Archaeologists have linked the city to the structure, so they are eager to continue studying the monument to find out more about this ancient city.

• 
  They point out that the waters of the Sea of Galilee have risen over time.

What information can the reader learn by looking at the maps?

• The mound is located next to the outlet for the River Jordan.

• 
  Bet Yerah is directly south of the mound

• Amman is northeast of the mound.

• The mound is about two miles from Bet Yerah.

Based on the both maps, which is MOST LIKELY true about the Sea of Galilee?

• It flows into the River Jordan.

• It forms the borders of Tiberius and Nazareth.

• 
  It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea.

• It is the largest body of water in the region.

Which of the following statements from the passage persuades the reader?

• You approach the front desk and request a room with running water.

• It began with the ancient Romans.

• The pipes were made of cast iron, which prevented leakage and conserved water.

• 
  In fact, doctors recommend water as one of the healthiest liquids we can put in our bodies.

In the text "Running Water, Please" the author explains

• the availability, purification, and plumbing of running water in the past hundreds of years.

• that asking for running water is a joke and will make people laugh.

• drinking water is a worry–free activity today.

• that the word plumbing comes from the Latin word for lead.