Environmental issues

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• To describe the advantages of modern technology

• To explain the importance of natural elements and the dangers of pollution

• To discuss how industrial factories work

• To criticize people who use pesticides

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

According to the passage, why are air, water, and soil important to humans?

• They make modern equipment work.

• Humans can live without them.

• They are essential for survival.

• They can be polluted easily.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the passage suggest is one of the main causes of pollution?

• Lack of natural resources

• Human irresponsibility

• Not using pesticides

• The creation of modern technology

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What can happen if the ozone layer continues to thin, according to the passage?

• Water will become polluted.

• Humans may develop respiratory diseases.

• People may suffer from skin diseases.

• The earth will strike back immediately.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of pollution?

• Motor vehicles

• Air conditioners

• Nuclear power plants

• Industrial waste

How can industrial factories help reduce pollution?

• By using more motor vehicles

• By creating waste disposal facilities

• By using more pesticides

• By producing more chemicals

What is the author's attitude towards the use of pesticides by modern farmers?

• It is essential for keeping crops healthy.

• It is harmful and irresponsible.

• It is the best method to increase crop yield.

• It helps heal the earth.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What solution does the author suggest for reducing the use of pesticides?

• Farmers should increase pesticide use.

• Farmers should avoid planting crops.

• People should grow plants in their surroundings.

• People should throw garbage in the dustbin.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does the author believe that "everything is in humans’ hands"?

• Because humans have created all pollutants.

• Because humans have the power to heal or harm the earth.

• Because humans can survive without natural elements.

• Because humans have created the ozone layer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the easiest action suggested by the author to reduce pollution?

• Using public vehicles

• Reducing pesticide usage

• Throwing garbage into the dustbin

• Cultivating plants

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9