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100
Read the sentence from paragraph 6.
This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases.
What is the definition of the word prone as it is used in this way?
A. lie flat against
B. resistant to
C. likely to have
D. place down
C. likely to have
100
Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on the planet.
Which quotation provides evidence to support this statement?
A.“This reef is the only living thing on Earth that is visible from space!” (paragraph 1)
B.“The reef is home for huge numbers of plants and animals.” (paragraph 1)
C.“Some of the animals have existed since ancient times.” (paragraph 1)
D.“Reefs usually form where there are waves.” (paragraph 2)
A.“This reef is the only living thing on Earth that is visible from space!” (paragraph 1)
200
Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
The ecosystems found in coral reefs are very important.
What is the definition of the word ecosystems as used in this sentence?
A. saltwater crocodiles
B. communities of living things
C. hurricanes or tropical storms
D. scientists who study coral reefs
B. communities of living things
200
Which two details support the idea that there are many threats to the health of the coral of the Great Barrier Reef?
A.Crown-of-thorns starfish are feeding on coral polyps.
B.Tropical storms are destroying the Great Barrier Reef.
C.Saltwater crocodiles are eating coral at an alarming rate.
D.Australian farmers are harvesting and selling too much coral around the world.
E.Warming oceans are bleaching the coral, which makes the coral more likely to be unhealthy.
A.Crown-of-thorns starfish are feeding on coral polyps.
E.Warming oceans are bleaching the coral, which makes the coral more likely to be unhealthy.
300
The author claims that “the reef has been named a World Heritage Site” because of the [choice 1] and the [choice 2].
Choice 1 Choice 2
size of reef deadly sea creatures
location of the reef huge variety of things that live there seven types of frogs
connection with the Marine Park Authority
size of reef
huge variety of things that live there
300
Read the sentence from paragraph 4.
There are huge numbers of plants and animals living in the surrounding areas of the reef as well.
How does the author support this claim?
A.by identifying dangerous sea creatures
B.by listing all of the different species of birds
C.by naming the islands that are located near the reef
D.by giving examples of the many things that live near the reef
D.by giving examples of the many things that live near the reef
300
Look at the photograph below.
The Great Barrier Reef of Australia
Image credit: NASA.MISR.photojournal.jpl. Web. August 2000
Which sentence from the passage does the photograph support?
A.“This reef is the only living thing on Earth that is visible from space!” (paragraph 1)
B.“Scientists believe that the Coral Sea Basin formed a very, very long time ago.” (paragraph 3)
C.“There are huge numbers of plants and animals living in the surrounding areas of the reef as well.” (paragraph 4)
D.“The ecosystems found in coral reefs are very important.” (paragraph 5)
A.“This reef is the only living thing on Earth that is visible from space!” (paragraph 1)
400
Read the sentence from paragraph 6.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority considers climate change to be the most serious threat to the reef.
Select two sentences from paragraph 6 which provides evidence to support this point.
A.“This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases.”
B.“This unhealthy coral affects the entire reef community.”
C.“Water pollution also threatens the reef.”
D.“Farm run-off eventually makes its way from the Australian farms. . . .”
E.“. . . the majority of water pollution comes from farms.”
A.“This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases.”
B.“This unhealthy coral affects the entire reef community.”
400
Part A
Why does the author choose to mention medicine in paragraph 5?
A.Medicine is needed when hurricanes hit Australia.
B.Medicine is needed to keep the coral reefs healthy.
C.Medicine is used to fight the effects of some dangerous animals.
D.Medicine is one important way coral reefs are being used to help people.
Part B
Which quote best supports the answer to Part A?
A."Living in these areas are also large numbers of dangerous animals." (paragraph 4)
B."These reefs can protect land from the harmful effects of hurricanes and tropical storms." (paragraph 5)
C."Coral reefs can even be used in medicine." (paragraph 5)
D."This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases." (paragraph 6)
D.Medicine is one important way coral reefs are being used to help people.
C."Coral reefs can even be used in medicine." (paragraph 5)
400
How does the author present the information in paragraphs 6-7?
A.by comparing and contrasting the types of farms
B.by explaining the causes of dangers and their effects
C.by listing the order of importance of the threats
D.by presenting a problem and solution for starfish
B.by explaining the causes of dangers and their effects
500
Select two reasons the author gives for why coral plays “an important role in forming the reef”.
A. Coral creates calcium carbonate.
B. Coral produces oxygen for animals.
C. Coral produces nutrients for animals.
D. Coral provides an area for animals to eat.
E. Coral provides a safe place for animals to live.
D. Coral provides an area for animals to eat.
E. Coral provides a safe place for animals to live.
500
Part A
Why does the author choose to discuss bleaching in paragraph 6?
A.Bleaching affects the coral's ability to prosper.
B.Bleaching is an effect of pollution in the water.
C.Bleaching slows the efforts that farmers make.
D.Bleaching can reduce effects of climate change.
Part B
Which line below supports the answer to Part A?
A."When the sea warms, the coral bleaches." (paragraph 6)
B."This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases." (paragraph 6)
C."Water pollution also threatens the reef." (paragraph 6)
D."Farm run-off eventually makes its way from the Australian farms to the waters of the reef." (paragraph 6)
A.Bleaching affects the coral's ability to prosper.
B."This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases." (paragraph 6)
500
Read paragraph 6 from the passage below.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority considers climate change to be the most serious threat to the reef. When the sea warms, the coral bleaches. This results in the coral becoming more prone to diseases. This unhealthy coral affects the entire reef community. Water pollution also threatens the reef. Farm run-off eventually makes its way from the Australian farms to the waters of the reef. Scientists believe that the majority of water pollution comes from farms.
Now read the following firsthand report, adapted from articles about the condition of the reef.
We found the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, a natural wonder of the world, to be in trouble. While there, our divers and scientists studied the reef underwater. We also used pictures from space. We concluded that hundreds of miles of the reef have died. We feel that this is probably due to a rise is the seawater temperatures.
We did not expect this level of destruction to occur for many more decades. We are concerned that this widespread mass bleaching might indicate global climate change.
Which information is supported by the information from both passages?
A.Water pollution from farms is now the most serious threat to the reef.
B.The Great Barrier Reef is dependent upon the global climate to survive.
C.Poor farming practices are a huge factor in the destruction of the reef.
D.The only way to see the widespread destruction of the reef is from divers.
B.The Great Barrier Reef is dependent upon the global climate to survive.