Geology Fieldnotes

How does the author structure the text?

• A - general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history

• B - general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes

• C - chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects

• D - overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?

“Not all field geologists, however, refer to the Big Bend as a paradise. For some, this land of twisted, tortured rock is a nightmare.”

• A- They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.

• B- They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

• C- They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.

• D- They express how interesting the landscape is to many people.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

• A- by describing geologic time periods

• B- by explaining the effects of volcanoes

• C- by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash

• D- by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author achieve his purpose?

• A- by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

• B- by using only formal scientific language to list data

• C- by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas

• D- by using quotes from famous people to support facts

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”?

• A- because it contains rocks

• B- because many geologists vacation there

• C- because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

• D- because there are many jobs for geologists there

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

• A- It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.

• B- It highlights the types of living creatures that existed in the area.

• C- It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have shaped the area.

• D- It provides the reader with an inside look at how geological maps are created.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

• A- remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

• B- paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived

• C- complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare

• D- invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9