Rainforests & Climate

Which detail from "We Need Rainforests" shows a main claim made by the author?

BOTH the author of "We Need Rainforests" and the author of "Why is Climate Changing"-

• explain the causes of climate change

• discuss how humans are putting trash on the Earth

• address the idea of cutting down forests

• describe how people can hurt the Earth

What does deforestation mean as it is used in "We Need Rainforests" paragraph 3?

• to stop forests from growing

• to cut down one tree in the forest

• cutting down a large area of trees

• hurting land and trees

What is the most likely reason the author of "Why is Climate Changing" included the second image of the factory?

• To help the reader see the carbon dioxide being put into the air.

• To help the reader understand the effects of carbon dioxide in the air.

• To help the reader see how greenhouse gasses are warming the Earth.

• To help the reader know that factories are the main problem.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

What does the author of "Why is Climate Changing" most likely believe?

• Humans need to cut back on their use of fossil fuels.

• If we work together, we can fix the Earth's climate.

• Without change, the Earth will become unavailable.

• Climate change is a new issue in modern times.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part B

Which detail from paragraph 3 of "Why is Climate Changing?" best supports the answer in Part A?

• it's happening faster

• Fossil fuels, like coal and gas

• we use them for energy

• which traps heat

Why does the author compare the Amazon to lungs in "We Need Rainforests" paragraph 2? Select TWO correct answers.

• The Amazon is connected to the Earth.

• The Amazon is important to the health of the Earth.

• The Amazon is able to breath.

• The Amazon is made of lungs.

• The Amazon makes oxygen.

With which statement would BOTH the author of "We Need Rainforests" and the author of "Why is Climate Changing" agree?

• People are putting trash on the Earth.

• People are trying to make changes.

• People are hurting the Earth.

• People need to cut back on fuel.

Read the question carefully. Then, put your answer in the box provided.

What key idea does the reader learn in "Why is Climate Changing"? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

How is the author's point of view in "We Need Rainforest" DIFFERENT from the author's point of view in "Why is Climate Changing"?

• In "We Need Rainforest" the author feels greenhouse gases are bad.

• In "We Need Rainforest" the author feels people help the Earth.

• In "We Need Rainforest" the author feels animals are hurting the Earth.

• In "We Need Rainforest" the author feels cutting down trees is hurting the Earth.