Vocabulary
The miners found traces of gold in the stream.
What does the word traces mean in this sentence?
small amounts
Ryan takes a shower every morning.
What does the word shower mean in the sentence?
wash
What is the main idea of this article?
It is important to protect all of Earth's ecosystems
Which of theses is an example of an ecosystem?
forest
All the outdoor burning has been banned during the drought.
What does the word banned mean in this sentence?
forbidden
The train sped down the track and out of sight
What does the word track mean in this sentence?
railway
Ecologists also study the delicate balance of using the environment while protecting it.
Why does the author use the words delicate balance in the sentence above?
because making decisions about natural resources often involves difficult decisions
What is the section "An Ocean of Resources" MOSTLY about?
how to use and protect the sea
The students studied the different species of monkeys they saw at the zoo.
What does the word species mean?
kinds
We heard the cry of a wolf during the night.
What does the word cry mean in the sentence?
howl
Preserving the rainforest is important to all living things
Which of these does NOT support the author's claim above?
Rain forest plants are a major source of Earth's food supply.
What reason does the author give to support banning fishing where necessary?
some fish species are in danger
The organization collected a vast amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.
What does the word vast mean in this sentence?
huge
To be fair, I will break the cookie into two pieces.
Which definition represents the meaning of break used in the sentence above?
1. to cause to separate into pieces suddenly
2. To divide into pieces on purpose
3. To fracture a bone
4. To crack without separating into pieces
5. To find a solution to
definition 2
Four of Earth's seven continents have traces of what used to be vast tropical forests?
Why did the author choose the words traces and vast in the sentence below?
because their meanings indicate an alarming contrast
Why is the ozone layer important?
it protects us from the sun's radiation
Every year we plant a variety of vegetables in our garden.
What does the word variety mean?
different types
I know the detective will break the case.
Which definition represents the meaning of break used in the sentence above?
1. to cause to separate into pieces suddenly
2. To divide into pieces on purpose
3. To fracture a bone
4. To crack without separating into pieces
5. To find a solution to
definition 5
Which detail supports the idea that the reader can help protect the environment?
"Put trash in its place"
What has to be done to protect the ozone layer?
some chemicals have been banned