Main Idea multiple choice
Name the Main Idea
Wrong supporting detail
Greek Roots
Vocabulary
100
Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive. For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a massive tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries. A) Tsunamis can kill up to 200,000 people. B) Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive. C) The tsunami caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.
B) Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive.
100
Rabbits and hares are part of the same animal family. Because they look so similar, rabbits and hares are often mistaken for each another. Both have long ears, short tails, large eyes, and strong teeth. However, even though rabbits and hares look alike, they have different habits. Rabbits live in large family groups, while hares mostly live alone. Rabbits live in underground burrows and will run underground to hide. Hares, on the other hand, live aboveground. The two animals even eat different kinds of foods. Rabbits like soft foods like grass, while hares prefer harder foods such as bark.
Rabbits and hares look alike, but are very different.
100
The longest-lived creature in the insect world is the queen termite (ant). She has been known to live for over 50 years. During that time, the queen can lay over 30,000 eggs each day. So in her 50 years of life, it is possible for her to give birth to half a billion children. Some termite hills can be over six meters high.
Some termite hills can be over six meters high.
100
time
chrono
100
A very small piece or part; a tiny portion or speck
Particles
200
Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders. A) Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? B) Ants and termites belong to different orders. C) Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished.
C) Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished.
200
Black widow spiders are far more dangerous to animals than they are to people. The spiders catch beetles, flies, and other insects in their webs and wrap them in silk. Then, they suck the insects out and eat them. Female black widows sometimes even kill and eat their mates! People, on the other hand, are usually safe from black widows. The spiders only bite to defend themselves. A person who is bitten by a black widow may experience aches or upset stomachs. However, it is rare for a person bitten by a black widow to die.
Black widows are more dangerous to insects that to humans.
200
The solar system is believed to have formed, perhaps 5 billion years ago, from a spinning cloud of gas called a nebula. As this nebula contracted it began to spin faster and faster. Probably it spun off rings of planetary matter as it became more disk-like. These rings later contracted into planets. Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
200
Morph
to form/shape
200
an arrangement of parts that fit together; the way that something is built, arranged, or organized
structure
300
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning. A) Glasses are hard work. B) Taking care of your glasses requires many different steps. C) Contacts are better that glasses.
B) Taking care of your glasses requires many different steps.
300
When people think of Antarctica, they think of snow and ice. When they think of deserts, they think of sun, heat, and sand. Yet in spite of its cold temperatures, Antarctica is actually a desert. In fact, it is the largest desert on the planet. A desert is a very dry environment that receives less than ten inches of precipitation yearly. On average, Antarctica gets less than two inches. Most of that precipitation is in the form of snow, but rain or ice can sometimes fall as well.
Even though it is cold, Antarctica is a desert.
300
Some people do not know that the whale is a mammal just like a human. Humpback whales will sometimes leap clear up out of the water, an act known as breaching. A humpback whale can weigh thirty tons and measure 15 meters in length. So it takes an enormous amount of energy for a whale to breach.
Some people do not know that the whale is a mammal just like a human.
300
-ology means the study of. What does the word biology mean?
The study of life (or living things)
300
Formation
something that is made or formed; particular arrangement
400
Always warm up before attempting any strength training exercises. Failure to warm up can cause injuries to cold muscles. Remember to use proper lifting procedures for safety sake. In addition, to avoid harm, make sure that you have a spotter with you if you are using free weights. You can also avoid injury by working within your limits and avoiding the need to show off. A) To avoid injury during strength/weight training, you can follow several safety precautions. B) You should always warm up by stretching before strength training exercise. C) Strength training exercise is dangerous.
A) To avoid injury during strength/weight training, you can follow several safety precautions.
400
According to many studies, eating nuts may be good for your heart. Nuts contain good fats, vitamin E, and fiber, all of which are heart-healthy. Some people may not buy nuts often because they are expensive. But there are many less expensive foods that have the same health benefits as nuts. Peanuts, for example, are also good for your heart. Despite their name, peanuts are not actually nuts. They're legumes, like beans. In one study, people who ate either true nuts or peanuts were less likely to die of heart disease than people who didn't. Other studies have also suggested that peanuts are good for the heart.
Peanuts offer the same healthy benefits as tree nuts.
400
For many years, all books were written by hand. Because it took so long to write one book, there were only a few of them. Most people could never own a book. Then sometime between 1450 and 1460, Johannes Gutenberg got the idea of carving separate letters and moving them to make new words. Gutenberg died at the age of 68. This was the invention of moveable type. From then on, the numbers of books printed grew quickly.
Gutenberg died at the age of 68.
400
Meta means change. So what is the meaning of metamorphosis?
Change of shape/form
400
Moisture
a slight wetness caused by water or another liquid
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