Beavers Assessment - Test Prep (Day 2)

What is a main idea of the article?

• Beavers were hunted for their fur in the 1800s.

• Scientists are studying beaver habitats using satellites.

• Beavers help create healthier environments that can fight climate change.

• Beavers build dams that block water flowing through streams.

Which sentence from the article best supports the main idea of the article?

• "Scientists constantly look for ways to make the environment better." (paragraph 1)

• "The lakes and streams where beavers live have better environments." (paragraph 3)

• "More water and living things in an area help keep an environment healthy. This helps the fight against climate change." (paragraph 6)

• "And that's good for the beavers, the environment, and the planet." (paragraph 12)

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

• Satellites are machines that travel around Earth.

• Scientists are using satellite data to find good habitats for beavers to combat climate change.

• BRAT stands for Beaver Restoration Assessment Tool.

• Beaver fur was once in high demand in North America.

According to paragraphs 1 and 2, how are beaver populations today different from the past?

• There are fewer beavers today because many were trapped for their fur.

• Beavers today build smaller dams than they did in the past.

• There are more beavers today than in the past.

• Beavers today live in different regions than they did in the past.

According to the passage, why is BRAT important?

• It helps identify locations that would benefit most from beaver restoration.

• It helps beavers build better dams and dens.

• It protects beavers from being trapped and killed.

• It teaches scientists how to build beaver dams.

Which sentence best explains how to attract beavers to a new location?

• "Scientists in Utah want to make sure they know the best places for beavers to live." (paragraph 7)

• "BRAT helps scientists choose a good site for beavers to live." (paragraph 10)

• "With such proof, it's easier to get funding and support." (paragraph 12)

• "Scientists then build temporary beaver dam-like structures there." (paragraph 11)

According to paragraphs 4 through 6, how does beaver activity affect plant and animal life?

• It forces animals to find new homes away from beaver dams.

• It creates more places for plants to grow and animals to live.

• It prevents forest fires and droughts in the area.

• It makes it difficult for certain fish to swim upstream.

How did Belka and Strelka feel about each other when they met? Use two details from the article to support your response.