STAAR Prep Warm Up #1

Venezuela is a country that is located in South America.  Residing in the Amazon Rainforest, this nation contains an abundance of plants and animals as well as natural resources. In the early 1900s, Venezuela became one of the largest exporters of oil along with Nigeria and Iraq. 

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Relationship Between Ideas:

How did the discovery of oil affect Venezuela?

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  It made it one of the largest exporters of crude oil.

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  It helped increase knowledge of the rainforest.

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  It decreased exports.

Main Idea:

What is the main idea of the text?

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  The Amazon Rainforest is in Venezuela.

• Nigeria and Iraq also produce oil.

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  Venezuela produces oil.

The Lesser Antilles is a network of island nations just north of South America. Dominica, Grenada, Antigua, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia are just a few of the island countries that make up the Lesser Antilles. Nutmeg is widely grown in Grenada and is exported to other countries for use in cooking and fragrances. Steel is another export that is produced in this region, primarily in Trinidad. 

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Details: 

Where is the Lesser Antilles located?

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  in Africa

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  just north of South America

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  in Europe

Main Idea:

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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  Several resources come from the Lesser Antilles.

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  Steel is produced in Trinidad.

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  Nutmeg is exported.