WorksheetsThe Heat is On
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The author wrote this passage to...
a)
encourage the reader to visit the arctic.
b)
tell the reader things that they can do to stop global warming.
c)
suggest that polar bears and seals be added to theendangered species list.
d)
inform the reader about global warming.
2.
The author included a diagram at the end of the passage to show...
a)
how the Earth's temperature is rising.
b)
the relationship between the Earth and the sun.
c)
that global warming does not affect the Earth.
d)
the different kinds of gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere.
3.
The Earth's temperature is rising, because...
a)
there is less arctic ice to cool the Earth.
b)
the sun's rays cannot escape the polluted atmosphere.
c)
people use a lot of fossil fuels that give off gases that are polluting the atmosphere.
d)
all of the above.
4.
The author includes a section on Inuits in this passage, because they...
a)
are major contributors of global warming.
b)
believe that global warming is a myth.
c)
are greatly affected by global warming.
d)
are hoping for some warmer weather in the region where they live.
5.
"That is the gradual rise in Earth's temperature." What do you think gradual means?
a)
changing slightly
b)
changes all at once
c)
occurs every week
d)
never happens
6.
"As the sea ice disappears, the mighty predators, or hunters, catch fewer seals and risk starvation." What do you think the word predators means?
a)
hunters
b)
animals that get hunted
c)
a bear
d)
the ice
7.
Describe how you could change the article "The Heat is On" to a persuasive type of writing.
a)
If the article was trying to convince people to stop polluting to avoid global warming.
b)
To teach people about global warming and it's effects.
c)
To entertain readers by a realistic fiction story about global warming.
d)
To include more facts to support global warming.
8.
Describe how you could change the article "The Heat is On" to an entertainment type of writing.
a)
If the article was trying to convince people to stop polluting to avoid global warming.
b)
To teach people about global warming and it's effects.
c)
To entertain readers by a realistic fiction story about global warming.
d)
To include more facts to support global warming.
9.
A polar bear's primary source of food is seals. What should be your primary source of food?
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
candy and junk food
c)
burgers and hot dogs
d)
milk and eggs
10.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil fuel?
a)
coal
b)
oil and natural gas
c)
electricity
d)
tomatoes
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