Unit 9 Chapter 9 Questions

Which theme is developed throughout the chapter?

• The importance of safety in science

• The connection between chemistry and paleontology

• The difficulty of working in hot weather

• The value of individual work over teamwork

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

1. Part B: Which detail best supports this theme?

• "The heat today is fierce"

• "Chemical changes are the ultimate recyclers"

• "Everyone said yes, so Tess drained the last of her water"

• "They gathered around her as she held up one of the fossils"

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Select TWO details that explain how chemical changes contribute to recycling in nature.

• Carbon atoms from ancient plants become part of plastic bottles

• Dinosaur bones are preserved in rock

• Plants use photosynthesis to create sugar and oxygen

• The sun makes the dig site very hot

• Water bottles need to be kept in an ice chest

How does the author's point of view differ from Amy's perspective regarding chemistry lessons?

• The author focuses on facts while Amy shows emotional growth

• The author emphasizes danger while Amy sees excitement

• The author highlights failure while Amy celebrates success

• The author stresses difficulty while Amy finds it simple

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which figurative language best helps explain the concept of chemical changes?

• "A blazing sun hovered over the dig site"

• "shuffling atoms around that go on to bond in new combinations"

• "the heat didn't bother her"

• "stared at Achy-Breaky's bones"

How does the setting contribute to the plot's development?

• The hot weather creates additional challenges

• The isolation helps them focus on learning

• C. The dig site provides opportunities for discovery

• D. The plateau offers protection from danger

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which evidence supports how the setting impacts the plot?

• "the heat today is fierce"

• "sitting off in the shade at the far end of the plateau"

• "retrieved bottles of cold water from the ice chest"

• "under the tarp at the edge of the dig site"

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which statement best summarizes the central idea and plot of the chapter?

• Students learn about chemical changes while discovering a new dinosaur species

• Dr. Forester teaches students about fossil preservation techniques

• The camp members struggle with the intense heat during excavation

• Amy becomes more confident in her detective skills over time

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Select THREE details that should be included in a summary of this chapter.

• The discovery of unique skull features indicating a new species

• The students taking a water break due to heat

• Dr. Forester's plan to sleep with the fossils

• The explanation of how carbon atoms cycle through nature

• The connection between ancient plants and modern plastics

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which word best helps explain the meaning of "juvenile" as used in the text?

• Adult

• Young

• Extinct

• Fossilized

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4