Test Prep Flashcard #1

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What is the primary purpose of the first paragraph in a passage?

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To describe the Amazon rainforest's role in the Earth's climate.

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What text structure is primarily used in a passage that presents a problem and then offers solutions?

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Problem and solution.

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What is the function of a paragraph that presents challenges and threats to a subject?

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To present the challenges and threats to the Amazon rainforest.

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How does an author typically organize information in a passage?

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By presenting a problem and then offering solutions.

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What role does a paragraph that offers detailed examples play in a passage?

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It offers detailed examples of the Amazon's biodiversity.

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What is the significance of the Amazon rainforest in relation to Earth's climate?

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The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.

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What are common threats facing the Amazon rainforest?

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Deforestation, climate change, and pollution.

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How can conservation efforts help the Amazon rainforest?

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Conservation efforts can protect biodiversity and combat climate change.

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What is biodiversity and why is it important?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in an ecosystem, and it is important for ecosystem stability and resilience.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A structure that explains how one event (cause) leads to another event (effect).