6.R.RI.01
1. Which explicit statement best supports the inference that islands are formed from small, slow changes in the Earth?
“The idyllic image of island oases that we tend to imagine obscures the tumultuous processes by which many islands are formed.”
“They are much more than just tropical havens where we can rest and relax, especially when we consider their classification and formation.”
“They shift with the tectonic plates, shrink as sea levels rise, and grow as more lava is added to them.”
“There are many underwater volcanoes that continue to erupt due to the pressure created from moving tectonic plates.”
“They shift with the tectonic plates, shrink as sea levels rise, and grow as more lava is added to them.”
1. What is the central idea of the article?
Studying ant-decision making allows planes to get to airport gates faster.
Ants choose a new nest, with feedback loops.
Ants succeed without leadership.
Studying ant-decision making helps us make better decision.
Studying ant-decision making helps us make better decision.
1. The author says that if people are outside during an earthquake, they should move to an open area. How is this illustrated in the text?
The author compares and contrasts earthquakes and tornadoes.
The author uses examples of building codes to prevent destruction.
The author uses examples of items outside that are dangerous.
The author uses eyewitness accounts of earthquake survivors.
The author uses examples of items outside that are dangerous.
1. What does the word exploration mean?
Traveling through several rivers, including the Clearwater, Snake, and Columbia Rivers.
The act of going somewhere new to learn about the land.
Buying the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon Bonaparte.
Winning independence from England.
The act of going somewhere new to learn about the land.
1. What is the overall organizational structure of this text?
problem and solution
chronological order
logical/descriptive order
pro and con
logical/descriptive order
2. Read this excerpt from the article. “Continental islands are located relatively near, and are geologically related to, a continent.” Based on your understanding of the article, which of the following can be inferred about geological relation?
They are sharing a similar range of annual temperature and rainfall.
They are sharing a continental shelf.
They are sharing the same type of rock.
They are sharing a tectonic plate.
They are sharing a continental shelf.
2. Reread this quote from the text: “The ants do form a consensus, and generally it’s a good one.” Which detail supports this statement?
“The Businesses are already taking advantage of what ants know to improve speed and productivity.”
“They give it a rating based on some internal idea of what a good nest is, and then they advertise it based on how good they think it is.”
“And that advertising will grow and snowball more rapidly for a better nest than for a worse nest.”
“The ant then decides if the site is good enough to be a new home for the colony.”
“They give it a rating based on some internal idea of what a good nest is, and then they advertise it based on how good they think it is.”
2. The author suggests that tornadoes are dangerous and destructive storms. Which quote best illustrates the author’s suggestion?
“Tornadoes can be so strong that they make the glass from windows break.”
“The important thing is to be prepared so that there won’t be as much damage.”
“Families and schools must have tornado drills.”
“Tornados are very powerful and can even move trailer homes.”
“Tornados are very powerful and can even move trailer homes.”
2. Which set of words have positive connotations within the text?
travel, group, continental, dislike
died, stretch, territory
trade, independence, success, exploration
journey, studying, dangerous, country
trade, independence, success, exploration
2. Which quote from the text best represents the overall organizational structure?
“Imagine that you’re looking at a soccer ball on a grassy field.”
“Physics, after all, is the study of matter, motion, force, and energy.”
“For thousands of years, though, people thought that objects like this soccer ball come to rest because they have a natural tendency to stop.”
“To reduce friction and increase speed, cyclists adopt all kinds of techniques.”
“Physics, after all, is the study of matter, motion, force, and energy.”
3. Reread the second paragraph under the subheading Formation of Volcanic Oceanic Islands. Why is it important that the authors included “stationary” as part of the explicit description of hot spots?
It directly contributes to the reader's understanding of how a chain of islands can be formed.
It directly contributes to the reader's understanding of the Hawaiian islands.
It directly contributes to the reader's understanding of which plates move over the hotspot.
It directly contributes to the reader's understanding of what tectonic plates are.
It directly contributes to the reader's understanding of how a chain of islands can be formed.
3. Which detail supports the idea of a positive feedback loop?
“Businesses are already taking advantage of what ants know to improve speed and productivity.”
“Google ranks websites in part based on how many other sites link to them.”
“But what’s popular on the Internet isn’t always the most accurate or highest quality content.”
“The ants do form a consensus, and generally it’s a good one.”
“Google ranks websites in part based on how many other sites link to them.”
3. How does the author elaborate how to stay safe once a tornado strikes?
The author gives examples of items that can be easily thrown around.
The author relates personal experiences of people from California, Japan, or Italy.
The author defines what “cannot be predicted” means.
The author uses several examples of where to go for safety.
The author uses several examples of where to go for safety.
3. Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the figurative language, “sea to shining sea”in the last paragraph of the text?
Water shimmers and sparkles in the sunlight.
The entire eastern seaboard next to the Atlantic Ocean.
From the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
3. Which sentence best represents chronological order?
Imagine that you’re looking at a soccer ball on a grassy field.
For thousands of years, though, people thought that objects like this soccer ball come to rest because they have a natural tendency to stop.
Whether you are in shape or not, what really matters when trying to kick a ball, swim a lap, or bicycle a 5 mile race are the forces of physics.
To reduce friction and increase speed, cyclists adopt all kinds of techniques.
For thousands of years, though, people thought that objects like this soccer ball come to rest because they have a natural tendency to stop.
4. The author makes the statement “islands are constantly in flux.” What can be inferred from this statement?
Examples of continental islands are the Florida Keys.
That volcanic islands are created by hotspots and will continue to grow.
That continental and oceanic islands will eventually collide.
That islands are made of material (land) that is constantly changing and moving.
That islands are made of material (land) that is constantly changing and moving.
4. Which paragraph best summarizes the article, using the central idea and critical details?
Identifying ant-decision making strategies can help humans make better decisions. Ants explore potential sites, communicate possibilities, then form a consensus. Humans decide on options based on what is popular on the internet.
Studying ant-decision making helps us understand how we make decisions. Ants make decisions without any sort of leadership. Humans, on the other hand, rely on positive feedback loops.
Studying ant-decision making helps us make better decisions. Ants make decisions based on rationality and spread the word to other ants. Unlike humans, who tend to make decisions based on what is most popular or by comparing options.
Identifying ant-decision making strategies can help humans make better decisions. Humans, unlike ants, make comparisons according to the options available. Southwest Airlines is using and ant-based algorithm to its check-in process.
Studying ant-decision making helps us make better decisions. Ants make decisions based on rationality and spread the word to other ants. Unlike humans, who tend to make decisions based on what is most popular or by comparing options.8 (7 + 8)
4. Read the following quote from the passage: “Some disasters cannot be stopped. These disasters include earthquakes and tornadoes. They almost always ruin whatever is in their path.”How does the author develop this point in the passage?
The author gives a definition of an earthquake and a tornado.
The author uses quotes from respected scientists.
The author relates several anecdotes to illustrate this point.
The author gives examples of how earthquakes and tornadoes damage property.
The author gives examples of how earthquakes and tornadoes damage property.
4. In the first paragraph, the author introduces the word “continental”. Review the context surrounding the word. Which answer best defines its technical meaning?
The original thirteen colonies that were ruled by England.
Territories or states that are connected, share boundaries, or touch sides.
Land that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
The entire Atlantic seaboard.
Territories or states that are connected, share boundaries, or touch sides.30
4. Why does the author include specific information about Olympic swimmers and professional cyclists?
The author includes specific details/information about swimmers and cyclists to show that Sir Isaac Newton, who was born in the 1600’s, was a famous physicist.
The author includes specific details/information about swimmers and cyclists to so the reader will realize that cyclists use wear aerodynamic helmets and crouch low over their bikes.
The author includes specific details/information about swimmers and cyclists because physics is the study of matter, motion, force, and energy.
The author includes specific details/information about swimmers and cyclists to help the reader better understand the concept behind friction.
The author includes specific details/information about swimmers and cyclists to help the reader better understand the concept behind friction.
5. According to the article, islands are typically divided into which two categories?
Hotspots and tectonic.
Volcanic and oceanic.
Continental and oceanic.
Tectonic and continental.
Continental and oceanic.
5. Which quote from the text best supports the central idea of the article?
“But what’s popular on the Internet isn’t always the most accurate or highest quality content.”
“Studying ant decision-making helps us understand the unwritten rules behind decision-making.”
“The program was so successful that Southwest is now applying ant algorithms to the ticketing and check-in process.”
“Somehow these ants must explore potential sites, communicate the possibilities to the group, and come to an agreement—”
“Studying ant decision-making helps us understand the unwritten rules behind decision-making.”
5. Which quote from the text introduces the author’s claim that being prepared for a natural disaster can lessen the amount of damage?
“The important thing is to be prepared so that there won’t be as much damage.”
“However, people can still prepare so that the disaster’s impact is not so serious.”
“Because earthquakes cannot be predicted, it is difficult to be fully prepared when they happen.”
“In order to be safe when a tornado does strike, people must already know where they will find shelter.”
“However, people can still prepare so that the disaster’s impact is not so serious.”
5. The author uses the word “claim” in the passage. Which type of meaning is being used?
Scientific
Figurative
Technical
Connotative
Connotative
5. Which sentence represents cause and effect order?
Sir Isaac Newton was a famous physicist who was born in the 1600’s.
“Whether you are in shape or not, what really matters when trying to kick a ball, swim a lap, or bicycle a 5 mile race are the forces of physics."
“To increase their speed, swimmers often shave their entire bodies, reducing the amount of friction caused by hair.”
For thousands of years people believed that objects, like a ball, had a natural tendency to stop.
“To increase their speed, swimmers often shave their entire bodies, reducing the amount of friction caused by hair.”