The Himalayas

What is the meaning of the word tectonics as used in the passage? PG. 549/5

• Ocean waves that shape the land

• Ancient writing systems

• Movements of Earth’s plates that form mountains

• Weather patterns that erode land

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the Himalayas are still changing?

• “The Himalayas began forming from 60 to 65 million years ago.”

• “The peaks of the Himalayas were part of the ocean floor millions of years ago.”

• “They stretch for 1,550 miles (2,494 km) in central Asia.”

• "As the Himalayas rise, other forces are working to wear them down.”

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which text structure is mainly used to describe how the Himalayas were formed?

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the purpose of listing specific elevations and distances throughout the passage? 552/9-10

• To confuse the reader with too many facts

• To create interest using poetic imagery

• To provide precise factual details about the region

• To explain cultural differences

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

• The Himalayas are full of legends like the yeti and religious beliefs.

• The Himalayas are a long mountain range with unique climates, rich biodiversity, and significant cultural and geographic importance.

• The Himalayas separate countries in Asia and are home to many people.

• The Sherpa people live in Nepal and are mountain guides.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What can the reader infer about why the Ganges River is important to people in India? 550 last photo/caption

• It starts in the Tibetan Plateau.

• It is the coldest river in Asia.

• It flows through farmland and provides water for crops.

• It’s the deepest river in the world.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What does the word erosion mean as used in the passage? 553/11

• The process of planting trees

• The act of climbing mountains

• The wearing away of soil and rock

• The melting of snow

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why did the author include information about the yeti? 559/22

• To scare readers from visiting the Himalayas

• To show that people think the mountains are mysterious and special

• To give a scientific explanation of animals

• To explain the religion of the Sherpa people

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the meaning of the word plateau in the passage?

• A tall hill

• A flat area of land at high elevation

• A frozen river

• A tropical forest

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The word subtropical contains the prefix sub-. What does this prefix mean?

• Dry

• Middle

• Above

• Below

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A