U3 READING COMPREHENSION SESSION 30

Match these descriptions with the right details about Gocta Waterfall.

• 510 meters

• The height of the top part of the waterfall.

• Damage to the environment

• • The year the waterfall was discovered.

• 2005

• 1. The problem caused by many tourists.

• 771 meters

• • The total height of Gocta Waterfall.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Gocta Waterfall is the tallest in Peru.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The waterfall was hidden due to its location in the desert.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The local community is trying to protect the environment from the effects of tourism.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Visitors must travel through the desert to reach Gocta Waterfall.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Put these events in the correct order:

• • The waterfall was discovered by explorers.

• • The local people knew about Gocta Waterfall.

• • The area was covered by thick mist.

• • The waterfall became a popular tourist spot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3