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WorksheetsNatural Resource Awareness and Conservation
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 10mins
What claim does the author make in the article?
Parks are good places for people to learn about their neighborhoods.
The kinds of parks that people enjoy have changed a lot over the years.
People should build more parks in order to experience nature.
Money for parks should be spent on the nature that is already there.
What is the best summary of the article?
Trees are important for the health of people. Many trees can be found in parks.
Animals such as squirrels are helpful to trees. But these trees need the help of
people and governments. More attention should be given to this problem.
People think that playgrounds are needed in parks, but the nature in parks is
enough for people to enjoy. If governments add more playgrounds, the main
problems of parks will continue.
Parks are becoming more popular. However, this is causing them harm. More
money should be spent on caring for the nature in parks. This would be good for
everyone. We should stop building for people, and start acting for the health of
parks.
More people are visiting parks each year. If this keeps happening without any
changes, parks will suffer. People like to enjoy spending their time outside. But
many visitors fail to see the nature around them when they are in a park.
Which definition best matches the meaning of construction in paragraph 6?
Definition 2
Definition 1
Definition 3
Definition 4
Who is most likely the intended audience of the article?
Adults interested in becoming park rangers
Kids looking for new hobbies
people who like being outdoors
Families who want a different vacation spot
Based on the ideas presented in paragraphs 3 through 6, what can the reader
conclude?
arks are more important than other natural areas
Preserving nature is an important part of a strong community.
Families can use parks to fit their different needs.
People can learn how to use their imagination while in nature.
Read these sentences from paragraph 6.
Children can still run around at parks or make up fun games
to play. Others can still relax under trees or in the grass on
a nice day.
To introduce how visitors can help out with park tasks
To support how playgrounds encourage healthy park habits
To explain how parks are better suited for good weather
To show how people can enjoy the simple parts of a park
The most likely reason people continue to use natural resources is because
natural resources can be replaced during a human’s lifetime
natural resources are used to make common household item
In paragraphs 3 and 4, what key idea about renewable resources is best supported?
Overuse of renewable resources can be harmful.
renewable resources do not need to be protected because they renew
themselves.
What claim does the author make in this selection?
Nonrenewable resources are used faster than they can be replaced.
People are responsible for protecting natural resources.
In paragraph 2, what fact best supports the author’s claim about the overuse of
natural resources?
Natural resources come from the Earth and are used by people to make food,
fuel, and products.
Plastic is used to make household items, such as sandwich baggies and water
bottles.
What is the central idea of the selection?
A The Junior Ranger Program offers a way for children to learn about and explore Texas state parks.
The Junior Ranger Program activity books give children something to do when they visit Texas state parks.
In which section would the reader find information about having a park ranger review
the Junior Ranger Activity Journal after the activities in the journal have been
completed?
Becoming a Junior Ranger
junior Rangers across Texas
Which sentence best states a message in the selection?
Spending time outdoors is a good way to make new friends.
Learning about nature can be challenging and rewarding.
In paragraphs 4 through 6, what key idea about the Junior Ranger Activity Journal is
best supported?
it includes activities students must complete to earn a badge.
It gives students a place to write about their experience.
What is the most likely reason the author includes the anecdote in paragraph 1?
To introduce the topic by describing a real Junior Ranger experience
To provide details about activities available at Texas state parks
Which sentence best explains why children should visit as many parks as they can?
A This program offers a fun way for children to discover and explore in Texas state
parks. (paragraph 1)
B This is good news for Texas state parks because there are nearly 100 parks in
the state. (paragraph 2)
C Each park offers a unique experience for young explorers. (paragraph 3)
D This journal is available at every state park. (paragraph 4)
This journal is available at every state park. (paragraph 4)
Each park offers a unique experience for young explorers. (paragraph 3)
This is good news for Texas state parks because there are nearly 100 parks in
the state. (paragraph 2)
