TEST NAME: READING REVIEWER 4

TEST ID: 4576023

GRADE: 03 - Third Grade
SUBJECT: English Language and Literature
TEST CATEGORY: School Assessment

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05/04/22, READING REVIEWER 4
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Read the passage - 'Terrariums: Earth in a Jar' - and answer the question below:
Terrariums: Earth in a Jar

Terrariums: Earth in a Jar

Terrariums: Earth in a Jar
Imagine looking inside a jar. In the jar you see soil on the bottom, plants
growing in the soil, the Sun’s light, and something that looks like a cloud.
The jar is like a mini Earth! The name for this special type of jar is
a terrarium. You can make a terrarium to have in your home.
A terrarium is different from a potted house plant because it uses the water
cycle to help plants grow. The water cycle is an important part of life on our
planet. In the water cycle, rain falls and collects in puddles, lakes, and other
bodies of water. Next, heat from the Sun causes the water to evaporate.
Evaporating means a liquid turns into a vapor, or gas. This gas rises and
forms clouds. Then the vapor turns back into rain, falls to Earth, and the
water cycle continues.
In a terrarium, when you lightly water the plants the water cycle begins. The
water you put in the terrarium collects on the glass walls of the jar, on the
leaves of the plants, and in the soil. The Sun shines into the jar. This makes
it warm inside of the jar. Then, the water evaporates. The water vapor
cannot escape the closed jar. The vapor forms fog in the terrarium and then
gathers as drops on the inside of the lid. This is like a cloud! When the
water drops get too heavy, they fall down on the plants, just like rain. Then,
the water cycle starts again.
Here’s how to make your own terrarium.
Materials:
A large glass jar with a lid
A large bowl
Potting soil
Gravel
Activated charcoal pieces
Small plants, such as ferns
Moss
Small watering can
Large spoon
1. Place about an inch of gravel on the bottom of the jar. This will keep the
soil from getting too wet.

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2. Using the spoon, put about an inch of charcoal on top of the gravel.
3. In the bowl, mix a little more of the charcoal with the soil.
4. Pour the charcoal and soil mixture into the jar. Stop when the jar is about
a third full. Pack the soil tightly to get rid of any air pockets.
5. Place the plants on top of the soil. Make sure to leave some space
between the plants. Also check that the plants are not higher than the top
of the jar.
6. Pack more soil around the plants. Make sure to cover the roots.
7. Lay moss on top of the soil and between the plants.
8. Water the plants with the watering can.
9. Place the lid on the jar and put the container somewhere it will get light.
You do not want the light to be too strong or your terrarium will get too hot.

Now that your terrarium is built, you should check on it every few days. Take
off the lid every seven to ten days to let fresh air in. Also, be sure to trim
any plants that get too big.
Water your terrarium every other week. When you water, do not give your
plants too much water. Just a few drops are fine! Remember, the water cycle
is taking place inside the jar. When you look at your terrarium, you will see
little drops of water on the inside of the lid and also on the inside of the
glass. You might also see some mist or fog as the water evaporates. This
shows that the water cycle is happening.
Because the water cycle will do most of the work for you, your terrarium will
not need much attention. You can sit back and watch your plants grow inside
their little Earth!

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“Terrariums: Earth in a Jar” Property of Pearson.

1.
How does the illustration from “Terrariums: Earth in a Jar” BEST help the
reader understand the text?

A. by showing how clouds are formed

B. by showing how the water cycle works
C. by showing how to take care of the plants
D. by showing how the many layers of soil are formed

Read the passage - 'Terrariums: Earth in a Jar' - and answer the question below:

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2. Read this sentence from “Terrariums: Earth in a Jar.”

Also, be sure to trim any plants that get too big.

What does the word trim mean as it is used in the sentence?

A. add
B. arrange
C. choose
D. cut

Read the passage - 'Terrariums: Earth in a Jar' - and answer the question below:
3. Based on “Terrariums: Earth in a Jar,” which can BEST be compared to a
terrarium?

A. a garden in a jar
B. a jar filled with dirt
C. a water cycle in a jar
D. a jar that makes rain

Read the passage - 'Terrariums: Earth in a Jar' - and answer the question below:
4. Read this sentence from “Terrariums: Earth in a Jar.”
You can sit back and watch your plants grow inside their little
Earth!

Why does the author use the words sit back in the sentence above?

A. to tell the reader that the terrarium may now be enjoyed

B. to tell the reader to place the terrarium up on a table
C. to tell the reader that the terrarium needs water
D. to tell the reader to give the terrarium good care

Read the passage - 'Terrariums: Earth in a Jar' - and answer the question below:

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5. Based on “Terrariums: Earth in a Jar,” why does the terrarium jar need a
lid?

A. to warm the jar

B. to keep in fresh air
C. to make water vapor
D. to make rain in the jar

Read the passage - 'Terrariums: Earth in a Jar' - and answer the question below:
6. Based on “Terrariums: Earth in a Jar”, what will MOST LIKELY happen if a
terrarium is made without rocks on the bottom?

A. The jar will get too hot.

B. The soil will get too wet.
C. The jar will get foggy on the inside.
D. The soil will get filled with air pockets.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
Danger from the Skies

Danger from the Skies

Danger from the Skies

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Weather can be sunshine. It can also be rain, wind, or snow. Some weather
can be dangerous. Scary weather such as a thunderstorm happens more in
summer than in other seasons. Still, a thunderstorm can happen anytime
and anywhere, and it is best to be prepared.

The Flash of Light

A thunderstorm is windy and noisy and moves very quickly. A thunderstorm
also has lightning. Lightning might be fun to watch, but only from a safe
place. A storm might look like it is very far away. However, lightning can
strike from as far away as 25 miles!
How do you stay safe during a thunderstorm? One way is to count. If you
see lightning, count until you hear thunder. If you hear thunder before you
count to 30, you should not be outside. You should also wait a while before
going outside after a storm passes. Though it is moving away, lightning can
still strike.
Lightning can strike the ground, a tree, a car, or anything around you.
Usually, lightning hits the tallest thing. However, lightning does not always
strike things on the ground. It can also move from cloud to cloud. Still, no
one should be outside during a storm.
If you get caught outside during a storm, you should quickly find a safe
place. Standing under a tree or a tent is not safe. A car can be safe as long
as you do not touch any metal. If you cannot find a building or a car, find a
low place on the ground away from a tree. Squat down and make yourself as
short as you can.
The safest place is inside a building and away from a window. However,
there are places inside a house that are dangerous during a storm. If
lightning strikes a house, the electricity from the lightning can go into a
power cord or metal. This means you should stay away from objects that are
plugged in such as a TV, phone, stove, or lamp. You should not take a bath
or shower during a thunderstorm either. Electricity can go through metal and
water.
Storms may be scary, but they are good for nature. They bring rain to refill
lakes and rivers, and their winds cool the land. Lightning strikes leave
behind a gas that makes plants healthy. You can enjoy the good from
thunderstorms, too, if you just follow a few rules to keep you safe.
"Danger from the Skies" property of Pearson.

7. Read the poster and then, in a small group, read “Danger from the Skies”
aloud. Write down notes to explain the main message and the most
important information given to the people of Florida. Use details and
information from “Danger from the Skies” and the poster to discuss this
information with the class.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:

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8. Read the paragraph about the article “Danger from the Skies.”
I could hear the thunder even though I had my headphones on.
There was a huge storm heading in my direction. My mom called
out my name. As I was running towards my house, I spotted my
friend Mike looking for a place to hide. I told him to come stay with
us. He stayed at our house until the storm passed.
Rewrite the sentences by changing the “I” pronoun to “Tammy,” then
change the pronouns (including possessive pronouns such as his, yours,
and my) to the correct form.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
9. Read these sentences from “Danger from the Skies.”
You should also wait a while before going outside after a storm
passes. Though it is moving away, lightning can still strike.
Write one paragraph to explain what the word passes means as it is used
in the sentence above. Use words and details from the sentences to
support your answer.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
10. What does the word squat mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Danger
from the Skies”?

A. to lie down flat

B. to bend down low
C. to sit down silently
D. to fall down quickly

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
11. Based on the information in “Danger from the Skies,” what should you do
if you are outside during a thunderstorm?

A. Take shelter under a tall tree and wait until the storm is over
B. Move inside to take a shower to block the noise from the storm
C. Make yourself as short as you can on a low place near the ground
D. Go inside a tall building and start counting after the first thunderclap

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Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
12. Staying safe during a thunderstorm is very important. By reading “Danger
from the Skies” and looking at the poster, what can the reader conclude
about the BEST way to stay safe during a thunderstorm? Write a
paragraph using details from both the article and the poster to support
your answer.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
13. “Danger from the Skies” states that thunderstorms are frightening but
may also be a good thing. Explain how a thunderstorm can be good. Use
details from the article to support your answer.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
14. Read these sentences from “Danger from the Skies.”
However, there are places inside a house that are dangerous
during a storm. If lightning strikes a house, the electricity from the
lightning can go into a power cord or metal.
Which sentence describes the relationship between the two sentences
above?

A. The sentences describe the steps within a process.

B. The sentences compare the differences between two ideas.
C. The second sentence explains the reason for the first sentence.
D. The second sentence gives a solution to a problem in the first
sentence.

Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
15. Student Directions: In the beginning of “Danger from the Skies,” the article
shows a poster warning people living in Florida that thunderstorms are
dangerous. Using information from the article and other sources, create a
“Storm Safety” poster with your partner or small group. Break up your
poster into four sections: How to Prepare for a Storm, What to do During
a Storm, What Not to do During a Storm, and After a Storm. You should
focus the following:
Be prepared with the knowledge of each section
Be able to contribute to each section of the poster

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 Discuss the creating of the poster with your peers
Be able to clearly explain the poster when presenting to the class
Listen respectfully during other presentations
Contribute appropriate questions and comments to other
presentations
Part 1:
Make some notes or an outline of your poster. Some questions to think
about:
What are some things people need to do to prepare for a storm?
What should you do if you are outside during a storm?
What should you do if you are inside during a storm?
What should you avoid doing during a storm?
What should you do after a storm?
Part 2:
Create a rough draft of your poster. Discuss how each member of the
group will contribute to each section. Be sure to include several
suggestions in each section. Be able to include information from the
article or other sources as it applies to each section.
Part 3:
Revise and edit your draft as necessary for organization, correct
punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Follow agreed-upon rules for
working together respectfully. Each member should contribute. Ask
questions to check understanding of poster as needed.
Part 4:
With direction from your teacher, create the final poster with your
group. Each member should contribute to creating the final poster.
Decide how poster will be presented to the class in which all members
contribute.
Part 5:
As a group, present your “Storm Safety” poster to the class.
Presentation should be clear and on topic. Group will clearly explain
their own ideas and be prepared to answer questions during a
discussion. During other presentations, groups should follow agreed-
upon rules and be able to comment on other presentations.
Scoring:
Your presentation will be scored based on:
Focus – How well your poster clearly explains and focuses on Storm
Safety
Support – How well your poster is organized into each of the four
sections and how the details of each section are ordered
Listening/Speaking – How well the group works following agreed-upon
rules to create the poster
Presentation – How well the group presents the poster to the class
and participates in discussions following other presentations

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Read the passage - 'Danger from the Skies' - and answer the question below:
16. What is the main idea of the article “Danger from the Skies”? What
details does the author give to support the main idea? Use details from
the article to support your answer.

Read the passage - 'Types of Trucks' - and answer the question below:
Types of Trucks

Types of Trucks
Big or small, trucks are everywhere. You can see trucks driving through your neighborhood, or
you might see trucks that are working. People need trucks to help them do the things they
have to do every day.
Cement Truck
Cement trucks have a large drum on the back that is full of cement. The drum spins around to
mix the cement and to keep it from sticking together. The wet cement comes out of the back
of the truck and down a metal slide. You might see a cement truck where a new house is
being built or where a sidewalk is being poured.
Fire Truck
Not all fire trucks are the same. Some are filled with water, and some have ladders on the
side. Some fire trucks look like ambulances and are made to help people that are sick. Most
fire trucks are red, but some are bright green or yellow. Fire trucks and firefighters help
people who are having an emergency. You can visit the fire station where you live. The
firefighters will give you a tour and show you what the firehouse is like. If you are lucky, they
might even let you sit in a real fire truck.
Moving Truck
When people move from one house to another they have to move their things. Sometimes
people will get a moving truck to help. The back of the truck is completely empty. You can put
all of your furniture in it, as well as boxes that hold your stuff. Moving trucks are very large, and
they take up a lot of space.
Delivery Truck
These types of trucks will deliver all types of things. A delivery truck might be filled with boxes,
mail, flowers, or food that is being taken to grocery stores. Anything that needs to go from one
place to another can be sent in a delivery truck, as long as it will fit in the back.

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17. What is the process for pouring cement from a cement truck?

A. The drum spins cement which comes down a wooden slide before the
cement dries.
B. The drum spins the wet cement which comes out the back and down a
metal slide to be used.
C. The drum fills with water before the wet cement comes out of the
side of the truck and onto a sidewalk.
D. The drum fills with water before the wet cement comes out of the
side of the truck to help create a new house.

Read the passage - 'Types of Trucks' - and answer the question below:
18. What would cause a person to need a fire truck?

A. The person has a sick animal.

B. The person has an emergency at home.
C. The person needs to use a ladder to climb into a home.
D. The person needs to take a tour of where the firefighters’ live.

Read the passage - 'Types of Trucks' - and answer the question below:
19. How are the trucks in the text similar to each other?

A. Each truck has a specific job.

B. Each truck looks a specific way.
C. Each truck carries a specific cargo.
D. Each truck can be found in every neighborhood.

Read the passage - 'Types of Trucks' - and answer the question below:

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20. Based on the text, what is the job of a fire truck?

A. to give tours
B. to help people who are sick
C. to show what the firehouse looks like
D. to help people who are having an emergency

Read the passage - 'Types of Trucks' - and answer the question below:

21. What is similar about all the trucks mentioned in this text?

A. The trucks are all large.

B. The trucks are all small.
C. The trucks help people do things.
D. The trucks help people in the neighborhood.

Read the passage - 'Types of Trucks' - and answer the question below:
22. According to the text, why are there many different types of trucks?

A. Some trucks are used to deliver things.

B. People need trucks to go to the hospital.
C. Some trucks are filled with water and have ladders on the side.
D. People need different trucks to help them do the things they need to
do.

Read the passage - 'Animals and Rabies' - and answer the question below:

Animals and Rabies

Animals and Rabies

What animals get rabies?
Rabies is a disease that naturally affects only mammals. Mammals are warm-blooded
animals with fur. People are mammals, and so are most of our pets like cats and dogs. Lots
of farm animals like cows and horses are mammals, and so are wild animals like foxes and
skunks, raccoons and bats. Birds, snakes, and fish are not mammals, so they can’t get

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rabies and they can’t give it to you.
In the United States today, about 93 of every 100 reported cases of rabies are in wild
animals. Raccoons are the most common wild animal with rabies.
Some other common wild animals that may have rabies are skunks, coyotes, bats, and
foxes. It would be really unusual for rats, mice, squirrels, or groundhogs to get rabies, but it
does happen.
How can you protect your pet?
In the United States, rabies is much more common in wild animals than in pets like cats
and dogs because most people make sure their pets have had shots to keep them from
getting rabies. Almost every state in the United States requires that all pets have rabies
shots.
That’s called getting your pet “vaccinated.” Just like you might get shots to keep you from
getting measles or mumps, your pet can get shots to keep him or her from getting rabies.
How can you protect yourself from animals with rabies?
It’s important to remember—never feed or walk up to a wild animal. Be careful of pets
that you do not know. If you see a stray dog or cat, don’t pet it. And if any animal is acting
strangely, call your local animal control officer for help.
What can be done to keep wild animals from getting rabies?
Today, many states are vaccinating animals in the wild to prevent the spread of rabies.
Instead of trying to catch every animal and give it a shot, they treat food with a special
medicine that works when the animal eats it. The food is put out where animals are likely to
find it. Sometimes airplanes are used to get food into places that are hard to reach on foot or
with a truck.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov/rabiesandkids/animals.html
(03/26/2013).

23. According to the text, what should people do around stray cats or dogs?

A. leave them alone

B. find their owners
C. give them food
D. pet them

Read the passage - 'Animals and Rabies' - and answer the question below:

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24. According to the text, which animal commonly has rabies?

A. cats
B. dogs
C. raccoons
D. skunks

Read the passage - 'Animals and Rabies' - and answer the question below:
25. According to the text, why do few pets get rabies?

A. Pets eat food that prevents rabies.

B. Pets get shots to prevent rabies.
C. Only wild animals get rabies.
D. Only mammals get rabies.

Read the passage - 'Animals and Rabies' - and answer the question below:
26. According to the text, what are states doing to prevent rabies in wild
animals?

A. capturing animals that act strangely

B. putting medicine in food for animals
C. catching and vaccinating every animal
D. keeping wild animals away from people and pets

Read the passage - 'Animals and Rabies' - and answer the question below:
27. According to the text, which is a way to be protected from animals with
rabies?

A. Walk up to the animal carefully.

B. Give the animal food if it is hungry.
C. Pet the animal only if it is a dog or a cat.
D. Call for help if the animal is acting strangely.

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Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:

What Is Earth?

What Is Earth?
Earth is our home planet. Scientists think Earth formed billions of years ago. Four planets in
the solar system are bigger than Earth. Three planets are smaller. It is the third-closest planet
to the sun. Only Mercury and Venus are closer.
Earth has been called the “Goldilocks planet.” In the story “Goldilocks and the Three
Bears,” a little girl named Goldilocks liked everything just right. Her porridge couldn’t be too
hot or too cold. And her bed couldn’t be too hard or too soft. On Earth, everything is just right
for living things. It’s warm, but not too warm. And it has water, but not too much water.
Earth is the only planet known to have lots of liquid water. Liquid water is important for life.
Earth is the only planet where life has been found.
What Does Earth Look Like?
From space, Earth looks like a blue marble with white swirls. Some parts are brown,
yellow, green, and white. The blue part is water. Water covers most of Earth. The white swirls
are clouds. The brown, yellow, and green parts are land. The white parts are ice and snow.
The equator is a make-believe line around the center of Earth. Mapmakers use the line to
divide Earth into two halves. The northern half is called the Northern Hemisphere. The
southern half is called the Southern Hemisphere. The northernmost point on Earth is called
the North Pole. The southernmost point on Earth is called the South Pole.
How Does Earth Move?
Earth travels around the sun. The path Earth follows is called an orbit. The planet takes
365 days to make a full trip around the sun. We call one trip around the sun a year. Earth
spins as it travels around the sun. Earth makes a full spin once every 24 hours. We call this a
day.
Why Do We Have Day and Night?
Day and night happen as Earth spins. When places on Earth are facing toward the sun, it is
daytime. When they are facing away from the sun, it is nighttime.
Why Does Earth Have Seasons?
Earth has seasons because it is tilted. The season depends on whether a place is tilted
toward or away from the sun.
In the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun. The sun’s rays hit the
Northern Hemisphere in a straight line. The days are long and hot. The opposite happens in
winter. Then, the north is tilted away from the sun. The days are short and dark. When it is
summer in the northern half of Earth, it is winter in the southern half.
In the spring and fall, the sun shines evenly on both hemispheres.
What Are Earth’s Different Parts?

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 Earth is made up of land, air, water, and life. Mountains, valleys, and flat places make up
the land. The air is made of different gases. One of the gases is oxygen. Oceans, lakes,
rivers, streams, rain, snow, and ice are made of water. Earth has many different kinds of life.
People, animals, and plants live on Earth. Some living things are very tiny. Others may be very
large.
Each part of Earth connects to and works with the other parts. For example:
Clouds in the air drop rain and snow on land.
Water gives life to plants and animals.
Volcanoes on land send gas and dust into the air.
People breathe air and drink water.
Why and How Does NASA Study Earth?
Earth’s parts—land, air, water, and life—are always changing. NASA studies Earth to learn
how it changes. Some of the changes are natural. Some are caused by humans. Scientists
want to know how Earth has changed in the past. And they want to know how it is changing
now. This helps them predict how Earth might change in the future.
NASA studies Earth by using satellites.* Satellites look toward Earth from space. They take
pictures of Earth. And they collect facts about all of Earth’s parts. All this helps scientists
predict weather and climate.
Knowing more about Earth helps people take better care of it.
*satellites: machines that circle space objects to study them and send information back to
Earth.
Courtesy of NASA. www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/what-is-earth-k4.html
(03/11/2013).

28. How does the author connect the ideas in paragraphs 4 and 11?

A. Both describe colors found on Earth.

B. Both describe features seen on Earth.
C. Both describe how Earth looks from space.
D. Both describe how Earth allows people to survive.

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:

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29. How does the author explain about Earth’s seasons in the sentences
below from paragraph 9?

“In the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.”

“When it is summer in the northern half of Earth, it is winter in the

southern half.”

A. Both describe reasons why Earth’s seasons are not too hot or too
cold.
B. Both describe how the tilted equator causes Earth’s seasons.
C. Both tell how the tilt of Earth affects the seasons.
D. Both tell how Earth’s orbit causes seasons to change.

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:
30. How does the author connect Earth and time in these sentences from
paragraph 6?

“The planet takes 365 days to make a full trip around the sun.”

“Earth makes a full spin once every 24 hours.”

A. Both explain why Earth travels around the sun.

B. Both describe how Earth and the sun are related.
C. Both explain why Earth’s seasons are a certain length of time.
D. Both describe how Earth’s movements affect how time is kept.

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:
31. Which describes the relationship between clouds and Earth?

A. Clouds provide food for different types of living things on Earth.

B. Clouds are the reason there are different seasons on Earth.
C. Clouds cause rain and snow which supply water for Earth.
D. Clouds prevent Earth from getting too hot.

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:

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32. What do Goldilocks and Earth have in common?

A. Both have a lot of problems.

B. Both look like gold from space.
C. Both have a lot of precious metals.
D. Both need everything to be just right.

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:
33. How does the author connect ideas in these sentences from paragraph 8?

“Earth has seasons because it is tilted. The season depends on whether

a place is tilted toward or away from the sun.”

A. by showing a cause and effect relationship

B. by listing a problem and solution
C. by listing a sequence of events
D. by showing a comparison

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:
34. How does the author use this sentence from paragraph 2 to connect the
ideas in the rest of the paragraph?

“Earth has been called the ‘Goldilocks planet.’ ”

A. It describes a cause and effect relationship between changing

temperatures and life on Earth.
B. It uses a comparison to describe why Earth is just right for living
things.
C. It gives reasons why Earth is the best size for supporting life.
D. It provides examples of living things on Earth, like bears.

Read the passage - 'What Is Earth?' - and answer the question below:

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35. Which describes the satellites’ purpose for Earth?

A. Satellites clean up the pollution on Earth.

B. Satellites prevent Earth from becoming too hot or too cold.
C. Satellites take pictures from space to gather information about Earth.
D. Satellites produce water on Earth that is needed for living things to
survive.

Read the passage - 'Strange Fish Names' - and answer the question below:
Strange Fish Names

Strange Fish Names

There are countless types of fish living in the ocean. Some are named after land animals.
They actually have very little in common with the land animals for which they are named. So,
why are they named after them? It’s because of their looks.
Longhorn cowfish are quite funny looking. They are named after longhorn cows because
they have a pair of long horns on their heads. They have another pair of horns below their
tails. The horns make the fish hard to swallow. They protect the fish from predators.* The
horns often break off. However, they grow back in a few months.

Seahorses are so named because they have horse-like heads. Horses are large
animals, but seahorses are small fish. There are over thirty-two types of seahorses. They live
in warm, shallow ocean waters. They have amazing eyes that can look in different directions
at the same time. Their eyes help them find food. Seahorses are covered with bony plates.
The plates feel tough and prickly. They help protect seahorses from predators.

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 Porcupine fish are a type of blowfish. To protect themselves, they can take in large
amounts of water and air. They blow up like balls. Their large size and round shape make
them difficult to swallow. Porcupine fish also have spines all over their bodies. They are like
porcupine quills. The spines are special scales that are long and sharp. The spines usually lie
flat against the body. However, when the fish blow up, the spines stick straight out. They are
another reason predators leave the fish alone.

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36. How are the sentences below from paragraphs 3 and 4 alike?

“The plates feel tough and prickly.”

“The spines are special scales that are long and sharp.”

A. They compare how the fish survive around predators.

B. They tell why the fish are similar to land animals.
C. They explain how the fish got their names.
D. They describe how predators eat the fish.

Read the passage - 'Strange Fish Names' - and answer the question below:

37. How are paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 similar?

A. They tell that all the fish live in shallow waters.

B. They tell that all the fish have a difficult time swallowing.
C. They tell about a feature that all the fish have to protect them from
their predators.
D. They tell about a feature that helps all the fish see in different
directions at the same time.

Read the passage - 'Strange Fish Names' - and answer the question below:
38. How are these sentences from paragraph 3 related?

“Seahorses are so named because they have horse-like heads. Horses are
large animals, but seahorses are small fish.”

A. They describe a cause and effect relationship between seahorses and

horses.
B. They both show a comparison between different types of fish and
seahorses.
C. They state a problem seahorses have and a solution to the problem.
D. They provide a comparison between seahorses and horses.

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39. What is the relationship between the paragraphs in the text?

A. The paragraphs explain a cause and effect relationship between fish

and land animals.
B. The paragraphs describe places where interesting fish are found.
C. The paragraphs compare the looks of fish to land animals.
D. The paragraphs tell how fish keep predators away.

Read the passage - 'Stream Cleanup' - and answer the question below:

Stream Cleanup

Stream Cleanup
Trash and other pollution hurt our streams and the animals that depend on them for water,
food, and a place to live. Even the biggest rivers are fed by small creeks, so every stream is
worth keeping clean.
Some of the ways people can help are picking up trash, removing old cars and appliances,
planting trees to control runoff and erosion, and taking water samples to identify pollutants.
Most areas have programs to help citizens (including kids) clean up their local streams
and keep them that way. Your town, county, or state may call its program Stream Team,
Adopt-A-Stream, Operation Clean Stream, or just Stream Cleanup, but you will probably find
it right away with a Web search on the name of your town plus “stream cleanup.”
Although many of these activities are for adults, there are plenty of ways kids can help. The
more kids get involved, the better, so you might want to talk to your county parks and
recreation service, teacher, scout leader, or other group leader to organize a project just for
you and your friends.
Cleaning up your favorite stream can be hard work, but you’ll be helping the fish and other
animals that live there, as well as making it a nicer place for humans to visit.
Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
education.usgs.gov/kids/stream.html (04/15/2013).

40. Based on the text, why is every stream worth keeping clean?

A. Streams are filled with trash.

B. Streams are filled with pollution.
C. Animals depend on streams for water and food.
D. People help keep streams clean by planting trees.

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Read the passage - 'Stream Cleanup' - and answer the question below:
41. Based on the text, how is “taking water samples” helping our streams?

A. Water sampling identifies pollutants.

B. Water sampling is part of Adopt-A-Stream.
C. Water sampling controls runoff and erosion.
D. Water sampling is part of the Stream Team.

Read the passage - 'Stream Cleanup' - and answer the question below:

42. Based on the text, what hurts streams?

A. animals
B. people
C. pollution
D. rivers

Read the passage - 'Stream Cleanup' - and answer the question below:

43. According to the text, how does cleaning a stream benefit humans?

A. Cleaning a stream creates a nicer place for people to visit.

B. Cleaning a stream allows people to have clean drinking water.
C. Cleaning a stream allows for more room to plant trees and bushes.
D. Cleaning a stream creates awareness of how one should pick up
trash.

Read the passage - 'The Snail and Its House' - and answer the question below:

The Snail and Its House

The Snail and Its House

by James Johonnot

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In summer, when walking out in country places, we often find pretty little snail shells. Some of
these are empty, and some have a live snail within.
The shell is the snail’s house. It is a strange house, as it grows on him, as hair grows on a cat;
and he carries it about on his back when he walks.
The snail lives upon plants. In the day he finds some safe place under a stone, or in a hole,
draws himself into his house, and goes to sleep. In the night he comes out and feeds.
When we catch a snail, and wish to look at him, we find that he has gone into his house,
where we can not see him.
To make him come out, put a plate in warm water until it is about as warm as the hand. Then
dip the shell into the water, and put it on the warm, wet plate.
Then the snail will come out. First, he will put his head out. Then from the front part of his head
he will put out four soft horns, two long ones and two short ones.
His eyes are in the ends of his long horns. When the horns are out, if you watch close, you will
see the eyes move up to the tips.
Next comes the body, which is soft, long, and flat. The shell is on the back, nearer the tail than
to the head. It has a spiral twist.
The snail’s body, where it touches the ground when he moves, is called the foot. When he
moves, the head reaches forward first and takes a firm hold, then the other parts come
forward in turn, the tail last.
The snail can not crawl over a dry place; so, when he moves, a thick fluid comes out of his
foot, moistening the surface as he passes along.
As he must be saving of this fluid, in dry weather he stays at home most of the time, and
comes out only when it is wet enough to crawl about.
When the cold weather comes, the snail crawls away to some quiet place, usually under a log
or a stone, draws himself into his house, makes a door to keep out the cold, and goes to
sleep until spring.
Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors by James Johonnot. Project Gutenberg,
2009. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28077/28077-h/28077-h.htm#LESSON_L (07/22/2013).

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44. What effect does dry weather have on the snail?

A. It causes the snail to feed on plants.

B. It causes the snail to stay in its shell.
C. It causes the snail to make more fluid.
D. It causes the snail to sleep until spring.

Read the passage - 'The Snail and Its House' - and answer the question below:

45. What causes a snail to go to sleep for a long time?

A. cold weather
B. summertime
C. dry weather
D. daytime

Read the passage - 'The Snail and Its House' - and answer the question below:

46. What steps does a snail take to prepare for winter?

A. It pushes out its four soft horns.

B. It saves its fluid so it can crawl over the cold ground.
C. It crawls away to a quiet place, usually under a log or a stone.
D. It grows its shell on its back so its home is with it wherever it goes.

Read the passage - 'The Snail and Its House' - and answer the question below:

47. How does warmth affect a snail?

A. It causes a snail to come out of its shell.

B. It causes a snail to stay inside of its shell.
C. It causes a snail to crawl away to a quiet place.
D. It causes a snail to try to move over a dry place.

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48. Why is it difficult to observe a snail closely?

A. It does not move during the daytime.

B. It goes into its shell when caught.
C. It is not awake during the winter.
D. It hides under a log or stone.

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