Scholastic News Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary and Youth Sports Quiz

(Save Rhino) What is the main goal of the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary?

• to make it illegal to hunt rhinos

• to prevent habitat loss in Indonesia

• to protect and increase the Sumatran rhino population

• to teach the public that rhino horns do not have healing powers

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(Save Rhino) Based on the article, which statement about keratin is true?

• It can cure many illnesses.

• It is a material found in human hair and nails.

• It is found only in rhino horns.

• It cools rhinos’ skin and protects them from insects.

(Save Rhino) In the article, the phrase “around the clock” means something is happening ___.

• nonstop

• every week

• in the morning

• late at night

(Save Rhino) According to “Get to Know Sumatran Rhinos,” newborn Sumatran rhinos ___.

• weigh more than 5,000 pounds

• measure about 15 feet long

• often have full coats of hair

• are usually bald

(Youth Sports) Which conclusion does the article support?

• Young athletes rarely end up playing sports professionally.

• Every kid should specialize in a sport.

• Tennis is the best sport for young athletes.

• The benefits of youth sports always outweigh the drawbacks.

(Youth Sports) Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 5? (Q5 - Young athletes rarely end up playing sports professionally)

• “...the cost of league fees, equipment, travel, and lessons can really add up.”

• “If you focus too much on one sport at a young age, you may miss out on something else ...”

• “...by one estimate, only about 1 in 2,600 high school basketball players make it to the pros.”

• “...top athletes like tennis champion Coco Gauff began training seriously at a young age.”

(Youth Sports) Based on the article, what may be a negative effect of focusing too much on one sport?

• bonding with teammates

• becoming a professional athlete

• not learning the importance of hard work

• having little time to explore other interests

(Eyes on the Sky) Which detail supports the idea that witnessing a total solar eclipse is rare?

• “For a few minutes, the sun will disappear ...”

• “About 32 million Americans live in the path of totality.”

• “The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won’t take place until August 2044.”

• “...the giant shadow will move northeast.”

(Eyes on the Sky) According to the map on page 6, which of the following states is in the path of totality?

• Arkansas (AR)

• California (CA)

• Florida (FL)

• New Mexico (NM)

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(Bye Bye) Which word in the article means “let go”?

• deflated

• contributed

• released

• tangled