REading Asessment

What is the primary purpose of the nectar bees collect from flowers?

• To build their hives stronger.

• To serve as a sweet liquid for making honey.

• To protect themselves from other insects.

• To help flowers change color.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

When the passage says bees are "very busy," what does this imply about their work?

• They move very quickly.

• They have many tasks to complete.

• They are always tired.

• They make a lot of noise.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "pollination" is explained in the passage. What is the effect of pollination on plants?

• It makes flowers smell bad.

• It helps plants make seeds and grow new plants.

• It causes bees to become less active.

• It makes honey taste better.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on the passage, if there were no bees, what would be a likely consequence for people?

• We would have more flowers.

• We would have fewer fruits and vegetables.

• Honey would become very common.

• Trees would grow much taller.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What main lesson does the author want readers to remember about bees?

• They are small.

• They live in beehives.

• They are important helpers to plants and humans.

• They are fuzzy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

The passage describes how streams "gather more water" as they flow downhill. This process primarily contributes to the river's:

• Depth

• Temperature

• Volume and strength

• Color

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

When the passage states that rivers "carve out valleys and canyons," what does this reveal about their long-term impact on the land?

• They quickly fill up with sediment.

• They create temporary changes in elevation.

• They significantly alter geological formations over time.

• They prevent erosion in mountainous regions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

The process of a slow-moving river dropping sediment creates "fertile land perfect for farming." This highlights the river's role as a:

• Source of destruction

• Natural fertilizer

• Barrier to agriculture

• Fast-moving transporter

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The passage emphasizes that rivers provide homes and water for animals, and are used by people for drinking, transportation, and recreation. This suggests that rivers are crucial for:

• Global climate patterns

• Biodiversity and human civilization

• Only aquatic life

• Mountain formation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What inference can be made about a river that is moving very quickly, based on the information about sediment?

• It is likely dropping a lot of sediment.

• It is probably picking up more sediment than it is dropping.

• It is getting wider and deeper.

• It is about to end its journey.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1