WWF Introduction Reading Check

Define 'Extinction'

• The permanent disappearance of a species.

• A temporary decrease in population.

• A change in habitat due to pollution.

• A government law about fishing.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

Define 'Sustainability'

• Using resources in a way that maintains balance and avoids depletion.

• Catching as many fish as possible.

• Destroying natural habitats.

• Reducing pollution in water.

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CCSS.W.6.2D

What does Mark Kurlansky compare the ocean to?

• A factory

• A chain

• A web

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is one reason why overfishing is a problem, according to the text?

• It increases the price of fish.

• It disrupts the balance of marine ecosystems.

• It encourages the growth of smaller fish.

• It creates more jobs for fishermen.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

What happens when one species in an ecosystem disappears?

• Nothing changes.

• Other species overpopulate.

• The ecosystem becomes unbalanced.

• Pollution levels increase.

What is the author’s tone in these pages?

• Optimistic

• Concerned

• Humorous

• Neutral

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CCSS.RL.6.4

According to the author, why is it important to understand the connections in an ecosystem?

• To save money on fishing equipment.

• To prevent other species from disappearing.

• To increase fish farming.

• To catch more fish efficiently.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Overfishing is one of the leading causes of marine ecosystem collapse.

• True

• False

According to the text, all species in an ecosystem are equally important.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

The book suggests that humans have no way to prevent the extinction of marine species.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.8