Career Choices
What is the main topic of the passage?
The passage is about choosing a career.
What are scientists studying in this passage?
Scientists are studying how animals survive environmental changes.
Name one human activity mentioned.
Human activities include recycling or pollution.
What is one invention mentioned in the passage?
Inventions include the printing press or railroads.
What is one way technology helps people?
Technology helps people communicate, learn, or work efficiently.
What does the word influence most nearly mean in this passage?
Influence means affect or change.
What does the word habitat most nearly mean in this passage?
Habitat means the natural home or environment of an animal.
What does the word responsible most nearly mean in this passage?
Responsible means careful and thoughtful about effects.
What does the word access most nearly mean in this passage?
Access means the ability to use or obtain something.
What does the word adapt most nearly mean in this passage?
Adapt means adjust or change to new conditions.
Name one factor students consider when choosing a career.
Factors include interests, strengths, goals, or salary
What is one change that can affect animal populations?
Changes include temperature, food supply, or habitat loss.
What is one negative effect of pollution mentioned?
Pollution can damage ecosystems or harm wildlife.
What is one benefit of inventions mentioned?
Benefits include improved education, transportation, or trade.
What is one challenge of technology mentioned?
Challenges include learning new tools or skills
Why does the speaker mention education and training?
Education and training are mentioned to show careers require preparation and time.
Why do some animals migrate, according to the passage?
Animals migrate to survive when conditions change.
Why does the speaker connect environmental choices to human health?
Environmental choices affect human health because pollution impacts air and water.
What is one challenge inventions can create?
Challenges include social or economic problems created by change.
Why does the speaker say technology can be challenging for some users?
Technology is challenging because not all users learn at the same pace.
Explain why choosing a career can affect many parts of life. Use details from the passage
Career choices affect many parts of life because they impact income, daily activities, and long-term goals.
Why might some species struggle if environments change too quickly? Explain.
Some species struggle because rapid changes do not allow time to adapt.
Explain why making responsible choices is important for the future.
Responsible choices protect resources and ensure availability in the future.
Why does the speaker say historical changes often have both positive and negative effects?
Changes have positives and negatives because progress also creates new problems.
Explain why people must continue to adapt to technology over time.
People must adapt because technology continues to change over time.