ELD Reading Comprehension Quiz 3

Photosynthesis is a process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose. This process is crucial for life on Earth as it provides the oxygen we breathe and the basis of the food chain.

What is the main product of photosynthesis that supports the food chain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Sunlight

• Oxygen

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William Shakespeare, often called England's national poet, is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works, including plays like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet," explore themes of love, revenge, and moral conflict.

What genre do most of Shakespeare's famous plays fall under?

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Historical

• Science Fiction

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• The American Revolution was a pivotal event that occurred between 1765 and 1783, during which the thirteen American colonies won independence from British rule. This led to the formation of the United States of America.

What was the main result of the American Revolution?

• The abolition of slavery

• The establishment of the United Nations

• Independence for the thirteen colonies

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

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The Nile River, considered the longest river in the world, flows through northeastern Africa. It has been an essential source of life for civilizations in Egypt and Sudan for thousands of years, providing water, food, and transportation.

Why is the Nile River considered vital for Egypt's civilization?

• It is a major source of diamonds.

• It provides essential water resources.

• It is the deepest river in the world.

• It flows in a desert.

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• Fractions represent parts of a whole. The top number, or numerator, indicates how many parts are being considered, while the bottom number, or denominator, shows how many parts the whole is divided into.

• Question: What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The division of the whole

• The multiplication factor

• The number of parts being considered

• The total number of parts

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The water cycle describes how water evaporates from the Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, cools and condenses into rain or snow, and falls back to the surface as precipitation. This cycle is crucial for distributing fresh water across the globe.

What process causes water to rise into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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Ancient Greece is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. It's known for its influential contributions to philosophy, government, and the arts, with figures like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laying the foundations of Western philosophical thought.

Who is one of the famous philosophers from Ancient Greece?

• Julius Caesar

• Plato

• Thomas Jefferson

• Confucius

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Literary genres categorize books and stories into specific types based on their content, style, and form. Common genres include fiction, non-fiction, mystery, and fantasy.

Which of the following is a literary genre?

• Algebra

• Fantasy

• Geography

• Chemistry

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Earth is divided into seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. These large land masses are home to diverse cultures, ecosystems, and landscapes.

Which continent is the largest by land area?

• Africa

• Asia

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The human body is composed of several systems, including the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. Each plays a vital role in maintaining health and function.

Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

• Digestive

• Respiratory

• Circulatory

• Muscular

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