WorksheetsAZ Merit Challenge 02
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is this article mainly about?
Critical habitats for humpback whales, whale sharks, flatback turtles, and dolphins are being adversely affected by oil and gas drilling near Australia's coastline.
The Australian Marine Alliance announced plans to petition government leaders to reconsider the fishing boundaries along Australia's coastline.
Australia's government announced plans to pay an estimated $100 million to compensate the fishing industry for losses resulting from new fishing restrictions.
Government officials in Australia have created the world's largest network of marine reserves in hopes of protecting fish and the nation's food supply.
Which passage from the article best supports the opinion that the new reserves could have a negative effect on Australia's fishing industry?
Allowing drilling to continue in that area, Siewert said, leaves critical habitats for threatened species vulnerable to contamination from oil spills.
The group claims that the restrictions will cost companies billions in profits and result in the loss of thousands of jobs.
If this compensation protects fish and spurs similar conservation efforts across the globe, in Burke's opinion, it's money well spent.
The government's plan was developed after Australian officials grew concerned that commercial industries might deplete Australia's fish population, an important source of food.
Which is the closest synonym for the word deplete?
Amplify
Diverge
Obscure
Diminish
This article could be placed in a category of news called "Environment." In which other category would this article fit best?
Travel News
World Beat
Science and Technology
Eye on People
What cause and effect relationship is described in this article?
Because the government will have to pay the fishing industry an estimated $100 million, Tony Abbott of Australia's House of Representatives wants to reconsider the boundaries.
Because it will cost fishing companies billions in profits and result in the loss of thousands of jobs, the Australian Marine Alliance is unhappy with the new plan.
Because it failed to protect a remote northwest region of Australia's coastline from oil and gas drilling operations, the Australian Marine Alliance is unhappy with the new plan.
Because the plan failed to protect a remote northwest region of Australia's coastline, Tony Abbott of Australia's House of Representatives wants to reconsider the boundaries.
Which of these is a statement of opinion?
In June 2012, leaders in Australia announced a plan to increase the number of marine sanctuaries off the coast from 27 to 60.
Protecting the jobs of commercial fishermen in Australia is a more worthy effort than protecting threatened species.
The waters surrounding Australia provide habitat to threatened species of whales, sharks, and turtles.
The government in Australia plans to pay the fishing industry for losses resulting from the new fishing restrictions.
The article states:
Conservationists such as environmental group World Wildlife Fund welcomed the expansion of the protected area as a "major advance in marine conservation."
Which would be the closest antonym for the word expansion?
Abatement
Legislation
Inconvenience
Refurbishment
Think about the following statement made by Tony Burke:
"We have an incredible opportunity to turn the tide on protection of the oceans. Australia can lead the world in marine protection."
The author's purpose for including this quote was to __________.
Urge the Australian government to further limit oil drilling and place tougher restrictions on fishing
Stress the idea that Australia's latest plan may serve as a model for conservation efforts in other countries
Convince leaders in the commercial fishing industries that the government did the right thing by creating the reserves
Suggest that Australia had a more urgent need to create marine reserves than any other country
Look at page 2 of the Article. Which three statements describe some effects of fishing bans?
Fish are given the opportunity to reproduce and increase in size.
The fish population is more likely to thrive and increase in numbers.
Certain fish species will face a greater risk of endangerment or extinction.
Human activities are restricted, and certain fish species cannot be caught.
Larger female fish will lay more eggs than their smaller counterparts.
Based on page 2 of the Article, which two statements describe a "no-take zone"?
A "no-take zone" is a protected area where fishing is banned altogether.
In a "no-take zone," fishing and drilling are permitted under certain conditions.
A "no-take zone" is a place where fish species thrive, despite fishing and drilling activities.
In a "no-take zone," drilling is not allowed to occur in any capacity.
In a "no-take" zone," local fisheries can set their own fishing limits.
