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Journeys Lesson 8 Everglades Forever

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word conserving mean in the sentence below?


During the drought, we will be conserving water.

a)

condensing

b)

licensing

c)

saving

d)

transporting

2.

What does the word vegetation mean in the sentence below?


The mountains are covered with different kinds of vegetation.

a)

outfits

b)

plants

c)

vessels

d)

water

3.

What does the word restore mean in the sentence below?


The electric company worked hard to restore power to the homes.

a)

reflect

b)

release

c)

repay

d)

return

4.

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?


The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

or

d)

yet

5.

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?


_______________ Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

a)

After

b)

Because

c)

If

d)

Where

6.

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?


We can play a game, __________ we can paint a picture.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

so

d)

while

7.

The author's main purpose in writing "Everglades Forever" is to:

a)

explain and criticize

b)

inform and persuade

c)

exaggerate and persuade

d)

inform and express emotions

8.

An anhinga bird thermoregulates by:

a)

basking in the sun

b)

lowering its heart rate

c)

perching in a mangrove

d)

bathing in brackish water

9.

What does the word elevation mean in the sentence below?


Even a few inches of elevation can make a difference in how wet or dry the soil remains throughout the year.

a)

walking speed

b)

distance above sea level

c)

moisture from rain clouds

d)

additional hiking companions

10.

What does the word habitats mean in the sentence below?


These differences in moisture help create unique habitats, each with its own special set of plants and animals.

a)

climates

b)

types of trees

c)

natural environments

d)

zoos or nature centers

11.

What is the best definition of brackish water?

a)

pure rainwater

b)

muddy drinking water

c)

salty water from the ocean

d)

fresh rainwater and salty seawater mixed together

12.

Which animals rely on the habitat of the mangrove swamp?

a)

egrets and lizards

b)

anhingas and egrets

c)

ospreys and cormorants

d)

sea turtles and manatees

13.

Solution holes are formed by a reaction between:

a)

spider webs and soil

b)

sawgrass and lichens

c)

hammocks and sloughs

d)

tannic acid and limestone

14.

Which of the following is a reason the author suggests for saving the sawgrass prairie?

a)

development

b)

growth

c)

marshes

d)

silence

15.

How do Ranger Jim's actions support the author's purpose?

a)

He works as the author's research assistant.

b)

He transports the children around the Everglades in a boat.

c)

He signs up the children for the Everglades' junior ranger program.

d)

He gives the children ideas about how they can help save the Everglades.

16.

What belief about saving the Everglades drives the author's purpose?

a)

It must be done to preserve all life on Earth.

b)

People can do it if they start now and work hard.

c)

The government is responsible for saving everything.

d)

Finger glades are the most important parts to save.

17.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

I like dogs: cats and horses.

b)

I like dogs cats, and horses.

c)

I like dogs, cats, and horses.

d)

I like: dogs; cats; and horses.

18.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Dad wrote these items on the grocery list apple; oranges; and pears.

b)

Dad wrote these items on the grocery list: apples oranges and pears.

c)

Dad wrote these items on the grocery list: apples, oranges, and pears.

d)

Dad wrote these items on the grocery list: apples; oranges; and pears.

19.

What does the word regulate mean in the sentence below?


The rangers regulate activities within the park.

a)

control

b)

discourage

c)

invite

d)

want

20.

What does the word review mean in the sentence below?


Dawn will review the materials for the test.

a)

look over again

b)

look over before

c)

look over carefully

d)

look over for the first time