WorksheetsReview 1-9
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to “Scanning the Skies from the Magdalena Ridge Observatory,” what is the advantage of placing the interferometer’s 10 telescopes in the most widespread configuration?
In this configuration, scientists can avoid interference from light pollution.
In this configuration, scientists can measure images that are 343 meters across.
In this configuration, scientists can measure precise locations to within a 10th of a millimeter.
In this configuration, scientists can view objects that are much smaller than what other telescopes can detect.
How does the description of the hantavirus study refine the central idea of small mammals’ impact on Yellowstone National Park?
It reveals the potential threat of the virus to mammals and visitors of Yellowstone.
It examines how a seemingly insignificant population of animals can affect visitors of Yellowstone.
It identifies a population of animals that could disrupt the ecosystem and affect visitors of Yellowstone.
It explains how researchers have studied the virus and its potential effect on visitors of Yellowstone.
How do paragraphs 4 and 5 develop the central idea about the capture program?
by emphasizing the need to trap rodents humanely and release them
by stating the location and number of traps and their lack of a 100 percent success rate
by conveying the reason for trapping rodents and how locations of the traps were determined
by describing the care the Wildlife program took in keeping rodents warm with cotton in the traps
How does paragraph 9 refine the central idea about mice and the hantavirus in Yellowstone National Park?
It examines the importance of the study and its effect on Yellowstone.
It argues for more awareness of the presence of smaller mammals at Yellowstone.
It describes the solution to the threat of hantavirus in national parks like Yellowstone.
It states the need to be cautious about hantavirus but be accepting of the mice’s role in the ecosystem at Yellowstone.
How does the author develop the central idea of the text?
by explaining why hantavirus is significant and should be studied
by providing extensive details of her research in Yellowstone
by giving examples of hantavirus transmitted to humans
by telling anecdotes of her time spent in national parks
How does the author connect the ideas of the Earth’s axis and the Coriolis Effect ?
by providing specific examples of how the Earth’s axis creates the Coriolis Effect
by using the example of a stick and how it spins differently on parts of the Earth
by explaining the planetary implications between wind and the Coriolis Effect
by introducing Newton’s Law and how it affects the Earth’s atmosphere
How does the author unfold information regarding the eagle’s ability to migrate?
by listing adaptations from most important to least important
by discussing natural adaptations followed by adaptations controlled by the eagle
by revealing adaptations that are observable by researchers and those that are not
by showing that adaptations regarding gliding come after adaptations regarding flight
How does the author develop ideas about golden eagles in the text?
by suggesting that successful migration is related to adaptations then explaining different adaptations in golden eagles
by comparing the fledgling and adult golden eagles and then detailing the significance of adaptations as they relate to migration
by citing research related to the migration of golden eagles and then explaining how migration affects golden eagles’ maturation
by highlighting the relationship between the adult and fledging eagles and suggesting ways the eagles’ migration may be unsuccessful
How does the last sentence in paragraph 2 develop the author’s central idea?
It establishes that migration is often not successful.
It argues that adaptations are unique to migratory birds.
It presents the concepts central to the ideas of migration.
It initiates the relationship between adaptation and migration.
