Marine Wildlife and Fishing Gear Quiz

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Marine wildlife is declining due to natural causes.

• Fishing nets are the most effective way to catch large amounts of seafood.

• Derelict fishing gear poses serious threats to ocean life, but organized efforts are helping reduce the problem.

• Scientists are unsure how much fishing gear is lost every year.

Answer explanation

The passage highlights the dangers posed by derelict fishing gear to marine life and emphasizes that organized efforts are underway to mitigate this issue, making this the central idea.

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the claim that abandoned fishing gear is harmful to marine animals?

• Participating fishermen are devising strategies to expand their gear recovery efforts.

• Estimates say that 10 to 30 percent of all commercial fishing gear is lost or discarded each year.

• Lost underwater for just six months, it trapped more than 450 salmon, 1,300 sharks, 1,800 birds, 16,900 crabs and 11 seals.

• Once the gear is located, it must be dragged up and carried to shore.

Answer explanation

The sentence "Lost underwater for just six months, it trapped more than 450 salmon, 1,300 sharks, 1,800 birds, 16,900 crabs and 11 seals" directly illustrates the harmful impact of abandoned fishing gear on marine animals.

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How is the passage organized?

• A chronological series of events related to marine pollution

• A comparison of old and new fishing gear

• A problem and solution structure describing the issue of derelict fishing gear and the efforts to combat it

• A cause-and-effect explanation of marine wildlife migration

Answer explanation

The passage is organized as a problem and solution structure, focusing on the issue of derelict fishing gear and detailing the efforts made to address this environmental concern.

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What does the phrase “ghost fish” most likely mean in paragraph 3?

• Fish that live deep in the ocean

• Discarded nets that continue to trap marine life without human control

• Fish that are too small to be caught legally

• A new method of catching fish more efficiently

Answer explanation

The phrase 'ghost fish' refers to discarded nets that continue to trap marine life without human control, highlighting the ongoing environmental impact of fishing waste.

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What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?

• To argue that all commercial fishing should be banned

• To inform readers about a program that helps reduce the dangers of abandoned fishing gear

• To entertain readers with stories of unusual sea creatures

• To describe the history of ocean conservation laws

Answer explanation

The author aims to inform readers about a program that addresses the hazards of abandoned fishing gear, highlighting its importance in ocean conservation rather than advocating for a ban on commercial fishing or entertaining with stories.

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What can be inferred about the future of the Fishing for Energy program?

• The program has reached its peak and will now be reduced.

• It is unlikely to continue due to lack of interest.

• It will likely keep expanding as more people and communities become involved.

• The government plans to replace it with new technology.

Answer explanation

The Fishing for Energy program is likely to expand as it gains traction among more communities, indicating growing interest and involvement, which supports the correct choice.

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