WorksheetsDiving in to Save Our Underwater Cities Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 34mins
Select the words that correctly complete the sentences. In the first half of this article, the author’s main purpose is to explain (a)
In the second half, the author describes (a) the coral reefs.
Select two ways the first paragraph contributes to the article as a whole.
A It introduces and describes the Great Barrier Reef.
It gets the reader’s attention by describing what you expect to see underwater and what you might actually see.
It gives a lighthearted view of underwater problems that are very serious.
It explains how coral reefs help sea animals.
It reveals what is meant in the title by “underwater cities.”
In paragraph 1, the word undulating means (a)
Select two ways that people who visit coral reefs often cause harm to the reefs.
by changing the natural water flow
by raising water temperatures
by catching too many fish
by making loud noises
by touching the coral
What is a tropical cyclone as referenced in paragraph 3?
a severe storm with strong winds
a rapid change in temperature
a geographic area with harsh weather
an underwater ecosystem of plants and animals
How does the fourth paragraph contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?
A It blames human industries for the problems that affect coral reefs.
It explains how people can protect and preserve coral reefs.
It describes threats that will affect coral reefs in the future.
It claims that reefs will die no matter what people do to save them.
Select the two answer choices from paragraph 6 that best support the author’s claim that people are working to protect coral reefs.
A “Think about visiting a zoo. Can you take a lion home with you? ”
“Coral reef parks help visitors and locals learn how to enjoy the reefs without harming them by following simple conservation rules.
“Visitors learn that they should never touch or take anything from the reef and that boats should stay far away from marine life.”
“Watching whales, dolphins, and turtles can be fun. ”
“But it needs to be done in a way that does not disturb the animals. ”
Which claim made by the author lacks the evidence in the passage to support it?
A The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most loved reefs in the world.
Crown-of-thorns sea stars are a threat to coral reefs.
Crown-of-thorns sea stars are a threat to coral reefs.
It is possible for people to enjoy coral reefs without harming them.
Scientists are working to rebuild coral reefs by (a) and attaching them to reefs.
Scientists are (a) so they can regrow extinct species in the future.
Select the sentence from paragraph 4 that best supports the author’s view that some problems affecting coral reefs are caused by society’s attitudes.
“Large dams would change the natural flow of the water. ”
“An increase in coal mining might create more pollution in the ocean. ”
“As oceans become more polluted, threats to coral reefs mount.
“Many of these threats come from a clash between what people believe they need for a better life and what the coral reefs need for being healthy. ”
