English 1 -The Vital Role of Wetlands

What main claim does the author make about wetlands? Select one: a. It is important for people to understand how much and why we rely on wetlands. b. Understanding the differences between types of wetlands is important. c. Wetlands are threatened by development, pollution, and agriculture. d. Without wetlands we would lose significant biodiversity.

a. It is important for people to understand how much and why we rely on wetlands

What function does paragraph 1 serve in the passage? Select one: a. It provides necessary background information. b. It introduces the author's claim about wetlands. c. It develops the argument that wetlands serve important functions. d. It gives an update on the status of wetlands in the United States.

a. It provides necessary background information

The first two sentences of paragraph 3 provide clues that ecosystem means Select one: a. a community of living things interacting within and with an environment. b. a select number of species of plants and animals. c. a natural habitat that has been threatened by development or pollution. d. an area marked by rich soil and a vast array of plant and animal species.

a. a community of living things interacting within and with an environment

Which best describes the author's main purpose for writing this passage? Select one: a. to persuade readers to become active in saving the wetlands b. to entertain readers with stories about life in the wetlands c. to inform readers about wetlands and their functions d. to explain to readers the characteristics of different types of wetlands

c. to inform readers about wetlands and their functions

In paragraph 5 of "The Vital Role of Wetlands," the list of "shrimp, clams, mussels, and other fish popular in American cuisine" along with the mention of "commercial fishing" suggests that cuisine refers to Select one: a. a style of food. b. careers in fishing. c. areas that are threatened. d. varieties of wildlife

a. a style of food

d.What purpose does the author achieve by breaking down the functions and effects of wetlands into three categories: habitat, water system, and economy? Select one: a. support that wetlands have a large impact on everyone's well being b. scientific classification based on like attributes and functions c. evidence that wetlands' role in the water system is the most important d. support that immediate action is required to preserve wetlands

a. support that wetlands have a large impact on everyone's well being

According to the passage, the most valuable role wetlands play is as Select one: a. a habitat for wildlife. b. an integral part of the water system. c. an economic resource for communities. d. an agricultural resource for farming

b. an integral part of the water system.

How does the author support the claim about "the most valuable role wetlands play"? Select one: a. with anecdotes about personal experiences in wetlands b. by citing examples of important functions they serve in the water system c. with opinions about the importance of the water system to communities d. with reasons that our water is more important than animal habitats

b. by citing examples of important functions they serve in the water system

Reread the first two sentences of paragraph 3. Which words and phrases provide the best clues to the meaning of saturated? Select one: a. unusual conditions, plants and animals b. wetlands, to live in salt water c. adapted, environment d. adapted, evolved

b. wetlands, to live in salt water

The author explains that wetlands are home to many plants and animals, serve important roles in Earth's water system, and fuel the economy. Which claim do these reasons support? Select one: a. The role wetlands play in the water system is most important. b. Without wetlands, communities would suffer economic losses. c. People rely on wetlands for a variety of significant services. d. Wetlands are areas that are soaked with water at least part of the year.

c. People rely on wetlands for a variety of significant services

How does the author connect her points in paragraph 3? Select one: a. with conjunctions, including "because of" b. with clear reasons and evidence c. with transitional words and phrases such as "as a result" and "that is" d. with examples of life in the wetlands

c. with transitional words and phrases such as "as a result" and "that is"

Why does the author pose questions in paragraph 1? Select one: a. to challenge the reader to answer them b. to test the audience's background knowledge c. to make a controversial point about wetlands d. to engage interest while introducing information

d. to engage interest while introducing information

In paragraph 3, the words and phrases "vast array of plants," "many different animals," and "inhabitants" are clues that biodiversity means Select one: a. species that live in acidic environments, such as bogs and fens. b. unique and interesting ecosystems that are threatened by development. c. areas that are flooded part of a year, including during the growing season. d. various kinds of life, both plant and animal, that live in an environment.

d. various kinds of life, both plant and animal, that live in an environment.