5.5 - Reading: “ComingCleanAboutToxicPollution,” 170-172 (Blue)

What is the term for damaging something beyond repair?

• Spoil it

• Modernize it

• Destroy it

• Preserve it

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How do toxic pollutants enter rivers, lakes, and oceans?

• Through evaporation

• Through rain washing them from the ground

• Through animal migration

• Through sunlight

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is it called when toxic substances are put into the air, water, or land?

• Device

• Pollution

• Variety

• Modern

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of asking questions while reading "Coming Clean About Toxic Pollution"?

• To memorize the text.

• To clear up misunderstandings.

• To finish reading quickly.

• To avoid using the Student Books.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What causes acid rain?

• Air pollution combining with water in the air

• Excessive sunlight

• Lack of vegetation

• High temperatures

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

How can we help reduce acid rain?

• Use more plastic products

• Drive more fuel-efficient cars

• Increase energy consumption

• Use more fertilizers

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is one effect of acid rain on the environment?

• It promotes plant growth

• It damages stone structures

• It increases air quality

• It reduces water pollution

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is one way to prevent land pollution?

• By using more plastic products.

• By burning more fossil fuels.

• By recycling, avoiding bottled water, and considering foods grown without pesticides.

• By increasing the use of pesticides.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

What does toxic waste spoil according to the text?

• Only water

• Only air

• Land, water, air, plants, and animals

• Only plants

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Where do toxins come from?

• Toxins come from natural sources like trees and rivers.

• Toxins come from factories, pesticides, aerosol sprays, car fumes, paint thinner, cleaning supplies, bug spray, and fertilizer.

• Toxins are only found in outer space.

• Toxins are produced by healthy foods.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5