La Rinconada Study Guide

What is the main idea of the theme 'Environmental Destruction vs. Human Resilience' in the article 'In La Rinconada, Peru, Searching for Beauty in Ugliness' by Marie Arana?

• People give up hope due to environmental damage

• Despite severe environmental damage from mining, people continue to show kindness and hope

• Mining has no impact on the environment

• The environment is improving due to mining

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Fill in the blank: The evidence of environmental destruction in La Rinconada includes toxic lakes, destroyed grasslands, but also moments of _________.

• human connection and joy

• despair and hopelessness

• total silence

• unending darkness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the key phrase used to describe Peru's economic situation in the article?

• Peru is 'like a beggar sitting on a bench of gold'

• Peru is 'a rising star in South America'

• Peru is 'the land of endless opportunity'

• Peru is 'rich in resources and wealth'

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Despite abundant natural resources, many Peruvians remain ________.

• poor

• wealthy

• educated

• healthy

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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

What are some ways you can tell the difference between a generally accepted statement and one that is a personal observation made by the author?

• She gives opinions and anecdotes.

• She gives facts.

• She offers a wish she has.

• She offers historical references.

• She details an experience she had.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Gold from La Rinconada ends up in ________ stores worldwide.

• luxury

• grocery

• book

• toy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where is La Rinconada located?

• In the Amazon rainforest

• In the Andes Mountains near Lake Titicaca

• On the Pacific coast

• In the Atacama Desert

What is poured to reveal gold inside rock during the gold mining process in La Rinconada?

• Cyanide

• Mercury

• Sulfuric acid

• Salt water

What is the definition of 'Intemperate' (climate)?

• Harsh, extreme weather conditions

• Mild and pleasant weather

• Consistently rainy and humid

• Always cold and snowy

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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

Which of the following is an example of 'Intemperate' climate?

• Mild spring days

• Constant snowy winters and hot summers

• Gentle rain showers

• Cool autumn evenings