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11. According to both texts, what is the main reason cities need to recycle wastewater?
A. To create jobs at water treatment facilities
B. To reduce water pollution in rivers and lakes
C. To address drinking water shortages
D. To set world records in water recycling
C. To address drinking water shortages
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1. What is the main purpose of the author in "From Toilet to Tap"?
A. To explain how wastewater recycling works and convince readers it's safe
B. To criticize cities that don't use toilet-to-tap programs
C. To describe the history of water treatment facilities
D. To compare different water treatment methods worldwide
A. To explain how wastewater recycling works and convince readers it's safe
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2. How does the author of "From Toilet to Tap" address potential concerns about recycled water?
A. By providing statistics about water shortages
B. By describing the water treatment process in detail
C. By sharing results of a taste test with college students
D. By explaining the cost of water treatment
C. By sharing results of a taste test with college students
What word could replace purify?
However, both cities have developed innovative ways to purify their water.
CLEAN
What is sludge?
the soft waste left over after a treatment process
13. Which statement best describes the difference between water treatment in Wichita Falls and New York City?
A. Wichita Falls uses ponds while New York City uses digester eggs
B. Wichita Falls treats clean water while New York City treats dirty water
C. Wichita Falls has more treatment plants than New York City
D. Wichita Falls produces more sludge than New York City
A. Wichita Falls uses ponds while New York City uses digester eggs
9. What different approaches do the authors take when discussing water treatment facilities?
A. Cary discusses treatment steps in detail, while Summers compares different cities' approaches
B. Cary focuses on small facilities, while Summers focuses on large facilities
C. Cary describes failed attempts, while Summers describes successful attempts
D. Cary explains costs, while Summers explains benefits
A. Cary discusses treatment steps in detail, while Summers compares different cities' approaches
6. How do the authors of both texts present information about water treatment differently?
A. The first author focuses on the taste of recycled water while the second author focuses on treatment methods
B. The first author uses statistics while the second author uses personal stories
C. The first author discusses only California while the second author discusses only Texas
D. The first author explains water shortages globally while the second author explains water pollution globally
A. The first author focuses on the taste of recycled water while the second author focuses on treatment methods
How does the author organize the information in paragraph 4 of Toilet to Tap? Why?
The author uses sequence to provide the steps of the water treatment process.
Free Points
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12. In "From Toilet to Tap," approximately how much water does the average American use daily?
A. 50 to 75 gallons
B. 80 to 100 gallons
C. 100 to 120 gallons
D. 200 to 250 gallons
B. 80 to 100 gallons
10. How do the authors' conclusions reflect their different purposes?
A. Cary questions why more cities don't use recycled water, while Summers emphasizes how cities solve different problems
B. Cary emphasizes environmental benefits, while Summers emphasizes economic benefits
C. Cary focuses on future developments, while Summers focuses on past achievements
D. Cary discusses global impact, while Summers discusses local impact
A. Cary questions why more cities don't use recycled water, while Summers emphasizes how cities solve different problems
3. In "After the Flush," what is the author's primary approach to presenting information?
A. Through historical examples
B. Through scientific explanations
C. Through comparing two different cities' solutions
D. Through personal experiences
C. Through comparing two different cities' solutions
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RI.5.7 How does the picture at the top of page 217 contribute to the readers understanding of the text?
A. It shows the reader why digester eggs are needed in New York City.
B. It shows the reader what a digester egg looks like and how big it is.
C. It shows the reader how sludge is separated from the water using digester eggs.
D. It shows the readers where sludge is stored in Wichita Falls.
B. It shows the reader what a digester egg looks like and how big it is.
14. Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word "contaminants" as used in paragraph 4 of "From Toilet to Tap"?
A. Helpful bacteria used in water treatment
B. Chemical cleaning solutions
C. Harmful substances that make water unsafe
D. Natural minerals found in water
C. Harmful substances that make water unsafe
4. What is the Point of View of the author of "From Toilet to Tap" regarding water recycling?
A. The author is skeptical about its effectiveness.
B. The author is neutral about its implementation.
C. The author is supportive of its widespread adoption.
D. The author is concerned about its cost.
C. The author is supportive of its widespread adoption.
5. How does the author of "After the Flush" present the information about sludge treatment?
A. By focusing on environmental impacts
B. By contrasting methods between cities
C. By emphasizing technical difficulties
D. By discussing health concerns
B. By contrasting methods between cities
How does the author structure the information in paragraph 5 of Toilet to Tap? Why is it organized this way?
Problem solution to discuss the problem people have with drinking "toilet" water and tell how the problem was solved.
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15. What evidence from the text shows that recycled water is safe and acceptable to drink?
A. The water is filtered through special screens
B. College students preferred it to regular tap water
C. It takes only two years to process
D. The process is not very expensive
B. College students preferred it to regular tap water
8. How does Alice Cary's perspective on recycled water differ from Bray Summers'?
A. Cary focuses on convincing readers the water is safe, while Summers focuses on explaining different treatment methods
B. Cary discusses only successful programs, while Summers discusses only failed programs
C. Cary writes about modern methods, while Summers writes about traditional methods
D. Cary explains environmental impacts, while Summers explains economic impacts
A. Cary focuses on convincing readers the water is safe, while Summers focuses on explaining different treatment methods
7. Which statement best describes how the authors structure their articles differently?
A. "From Toilet to Tap" uses cause and effect, while "After the Flush" uses chronological order
B. "From Toilet to Tap" uses problem-solution, while "After the Flush" uses compare-contrast
C. "From Toilet to Tap" uses sequence, while "After the Flush" uses description
D. "From Toilet to Tap" uses compare-contrast, while "After the Flush" uses problem-solution
B. "From Toilet to Tap" uses problem-solution, while "After the Flush" uses compare-contrast
What signal words help to identify the overall text structure of After the Flush? (provide at least 4)
unlike both, in common, By contrast, different
What 3 states are mentioned in the texts for using Toilet to Tap?
California, Texas, New York