WorksheetsLBE SEPTEMBER
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The use of ‘their’ in paragraph 5 refers to?
effect of the modern world
repercussions
Humans
Problems
What is the main idea of the passage
Global warming is the only environmental issue affecting the planet today.
Human actions are contributing significantly to environmental damage and a solution is needed
Environmental problems are inevitable and cannot be resolved.
Local governments are primarily responsible for environmental degradation
The word “jeopardy” in paragraph 1 means?
Confusion
Question
Balance
Danger
Which of these statements are false?
Global warming has caused an increase in stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in areas where they did not occur before.
Air pollution is primarily caused by natural processes like volcanic eruptions and forest fires.
Unsustainable use of natural resources can lead to oil spills, habitat destruction, and droughts.
If no protective measures are taken, the planet could become uninhabitable due to environmental degradation
What factors are putting the planet in danger according to the passage?
Excessive carbon dioxide emissions, unsustainable resource use, and global warming
Sustainable use of natural resources and renewable energy practices
Natural occurrences like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Reduction in air pollutants and stricter environmental regulations
What is one reason some national parks have limited visitation in the summer?
To reduce pollution
To combat overcrowding
To promote fall tourism
To encourage camping
How did Death Valley National Park stand out during the summer of 2024?
It had record-breaking rainfall
it experienced its hottest month ever
It was closed due to wildfires
It had the lowest visitor numbers
When is an ideal time to visit desert and subtropical parks according to the passage?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Fall
What is NOT mentioned as an autumn attraction in national parks?
Supermoons
Multicolored leaves
Fireworks
Animal migrations
The phrase “prime time” in paragraph 4 most likely means
Best time
Busy time
Short time
Expensive time
Why is the Dredge Potter working on the Mississippi River?
To prevent flooding
To create new shipping routes
To carve a channel for navigation
To clear debris from storms
What has caused the Mississippi River to reach historic lows?
Heavy rainfall
Months-long droughts
Strong winds
Dams and levees
What task does Ragsdale’s crew perform on the Dredge Potter?
Conduct scientific research
Build bridges
Dredge sediment from the riverbed
Patrol the river for illegal fishing
How long has the Dredge Potter been in service?
22 years
52 years
92 years
102 years
What is the main challenge faced by Ragsdale and his crew?
Keeping the river free from debris
Navigating through treacherous waters
Maintaining river traffic during drought
Preventing river pollution
When did Francis Ford Coppola begin working on Megalopolis?
In the early 1980s
In 1963
After the Roman Empire fell
During the filming of Apocalypse Now
Who is Lucius Sergius Catiline in history
consul of the Roman Republic
Roman emperor
general who conquered Greece
conspirator who tried to overthrow the Roman Republic
Where did Coppola set the conflict of Megalopolis?
In ancient Rome
In modern New York
In post-apocalyptic America
In futuristic Erope
What historical event does Coppola compare to modern U.S. politics?
The fall of the Roman Empire
The rise of the British Empire
The Napoleonic Wars
The establishment of the United Nations
Why did Coppola name the film’s main characters after Catiline and Cicero?
To honor Roman history
To emphasize the connection between Rome and the U.S.
To confuse the audience
To make the film historically accurate
