Earth's Mountains: Reading Comprehension Assessment

What is the main purpose of this text?

• To entertain readers with mountain stories

• To inform readers about how mountains change and their importance

• To persuade readers to visit mountains

• To explain how to climb mountains safely

According to the text, what is the primary cause of mountain formation?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Weather patterns

• Tectonic plate movement

• Animal activity

What does the text say about the Appalachian Mountains?

• They are the tallest mountains in the world

• They were formed by volcanoes

• They are growing taller each year

• They were once as tall as the Himalayas

Which text feature helps organize the information about mountains? Mark only one oval.

• Numbered paragraphs

• Bold headings

• Picture captions

• Table of contents

What is the central idea of paragraph 5?

• Mountains are dangerous places

• Different living things exist at different mountain heights

• All animals prefer living at the mountain top

• Mountain climbing is difficult

What causes erosion in mountains? Mark only one oval.

• Tectonic plates

• Volcanic activity

• Rain, wind, and ice

• Plant growth

How does the text structure help readers understand mountains? Mark only one oval.

• It compares different types of mountains

• It presents problems and solutions

• It describes causes and effects of mountain changes

• It lists mountain locations alphabetically

Based on the text, which statement about Mount Fuji is true? Mark only one oval.

• It was formed by erosion

• It is a volcanic mountain

• It is the tallest mountain

• It is in the United States

What is one way mountains benefit Earth according to paragraph 7?

• They provide entertainment

• They create earthquakes

• They control weather

• They block sunlight

What is the author's purpose in the final paragraph?

• To warn about mountain dangers

• To encourage mountain climbing

• To summarize the importance of mountains

• To describe mountain formation