W3D2 Shell Nouns

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Polar bears are covered in long, dense fur and have an insulating layer of body fat under their skin. These ________ help them to survive in the cold Arctic environment.

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• characteristics

• challenges

• problems

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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People experience many ________ as they age. After the age of 40, for example, the average person can expect to lose 1 centimetre in height every ten years.

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• challenges

• problems

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Refugees may have poor ability in the language of their new country, may be unable to help their children succeed in school, and may not be able to find work or housing. These ________ make it all the more essential for governments to provide a wide range of support initiatives for refugees arriving in their country.

• approaches

• changes

• characteristics

• challenges

• problems

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Some students in the study kept notes of their reading, and used their notes for regular self-testing. These ________ significantly improved performance in the final assessment task.

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• problems

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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The rate of reaction is affected by five different ________. These are total surface area of reactant, concentration of a reactant, use of catalyst, temperature and (for gaseous reactions) pressure.

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• effects

• facts

• factors

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Global warming has led to an increased number of heat waves, harsher winters, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes and typhoons. These ________ pose greater challenges in less developed nations.

• categories

• effects

• facts

• factors

• methods

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Researchers may use observation, case study or survey to get meaningful data. These ________ have different advantages and disadvantages, as outlined below.

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• facts

• factors

• methods

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Many countries have increased rather than decreased their use of fossil fuel. This ________ has led to a sharp increase in emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• aspect

• issue

• purpose

• result

• trend

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Children below the age of 12 are frequently going online without adult supervision, which puts them at great risk. This ________ cannot be ignored.

• aspect

• issue

• purpose

• result

• trend

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Since the car sharing initiative was put in place at the company in 2018, individual car journeys have reduced from 3.4 to under 2 per employee per day. The ________ shows that it is possible for companies to take action to tackle global warming.

• aspect

• issue

• purpose

• result

• trend

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CCSS.L.3.1A