Vocabulary/Cause and Effect
Read these sentences from the text.
Changes in the earth have affected the oceans. For example, some human activities release greenhouse gases into the air. These gases trap heat in the earth. As a result, the world ocean has been getting warmer.
As used in the text, what does the word "affected" most nearly mean?
A. caused a change in
B. disturbed
C. helped or supported
D. got rid of
A. caused a change in
97%
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
The world ocean is important to the earth.
Who is telling the story?
The Once-ler
Why is the world ocean important to the earth?
It distributes heat all over the earth, and the world ocean's currents regulate the earth's climates.
What does the world ocean getting warmer cause?
The earth's climates to change
What is the text mostly about?
A. where water comes from and how it is used
B. how some oceans are different from others
C. all the environmental issues facing the earth
D. the world ocean and how it is important
D. the world ocean and how it is important
What happened when the last tree was cut down?
The Lorax left
What happens when the gasses trap heat in the earth?
The world ocean has been getting warmer
According to the text, what makes up the world ocean?
A. the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
B. the Pacific and Arctic Oceans
C. the earth's five oceans
D. the earth's largest ocean
C. the earth's five oceans
Read these sentences from the text.
[S]ome human activities release greenhouse gases into the air. These gases trap heat in the earth. As a result, the world ocean has been getting warmer. This can cause the earth's climates to change.
What can you conclude about the earth's oceans based on this information?
A. The earth's oceans are not affected by human activities.
B. The earth's oceans impact the climates on the earth.
C. Greenhouse gases usually change the color of the earth's oceans.
D. If it snows enough, the earth's oceans will become cooler again.
B. The earth's oceans impact the climates on the earth.
Who speaks for the trees?
The Lorax
What do you think the word distributes means in paragraph 3?
What is the cause of the world ocean getting warmer?
A. The earth's oceans cover about 70% of the earth's surface.
B. Thousands of animal and plant species live in the earth's oceans.
C. The world ocean distributes heat all over the earth.
D. Greenhouse gases released by human activities trap heat in the earth.
D. Greenhouse gases released by human activities trap heat in the earth.
Which of the following conclusions is supported by the text?
A. It is unclear how the earth's oceans affect the earth's climates.
B. Enough is being done to protect the world ocean.
C. Litter and oil do not affect the world ocean.
D. Many living beings, including humans, depend on the oceans.
D. Many living beings, including humans, depend on the oceans.
What is the problem in the story?
The Once-ler is chopping down Truffula Trees, which causes the animals who depend on it to have to leave
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
The oceans are very important to life on the earth ________ so many plants and animals live in the ocean.
A. thus
B. therefore
C. although
D. because
D. because
According to the text, what are the names of the five oceans?
They are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans
Why might it be important to take good care of the world ocean? Use evidence from the text to support your answer
The ocean supports the lives of many things. Animals in the ocean can be harmed or even killed from litter and oil. We want to take care of the oceans in order to keep these animals safe.
What was the gift that the Once-ler gave at the end, and why do you think he gave it?
The Once-ler gave the last Turffula seed to the boy. He hoped the boy would plant it and rebuild the forest so that the animals would come back?
What is a common theme in The Lorax and Mountains and Oceans?
It is important to protect the environment because many living things depend on it.