What is the main idea of the passage?

• The Earth is covered mostly by water.

• Water conservation is important for our survival and the environment.

• Only a tiny fraction of the Earth's water is fresh and accessible.

• Plants and animals depend on water to live.

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Main idea

Why did the author write this passage?

• To explain how to use water-saving appliances.

• To persuade readers to conserve water.

• To describe the different uses of water.

• To tell a story about Dr. Sarah Johnson.

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Author's purpose

What does "conserve" mean in the passage?

• To use less of something.

• To pollute water.

• To drink water.

• To buy water.

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Vocabulary

How does conserving water help the environment according to the passage?

• It increases the amount of water in oceans.

• It helps to keep wildlife habitats healthy.

• It makes plants grow faster.

• It reduces the need for rain.

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Interaction of ideas