Integration of Knowledge and Ideas - Informational Text

The author of "The Last Wilderness Preserve" believes that humans' main concern toward Antarctica should be to preserve it in its natural state. Which sentence from the passage best supports this statement?

• "Any human action that would harm Antarctica is a crime against nature and a threat to our future."

• "Scientists have claimed that Antarctica is useful for studies in many fields, such as astronomy and archaeology."

• "One positive result of the Antarctica Treaty and later agreements has been a series of protections for the natural resources of Antarctica."

• "There is nothing welcoming about Antarctica, and we may consider this nature's way of keeping humans at a safe distance."

How does the author of "A New Land of Opportunity" introduce the claim that people love the adventure and beauty of Antarctica?

• He states that tourism is becoming popular in Antarctica.

• He estimates that few residents regularly live in Antarctica.

• He notes that international scientists are studying Antarctica.

• He argues that technology may help in colonizing Antarctica.

The author of "The Last Wilderness Preserve" claims that finding major mineral or oil deposits in Antarctica would cause conflicts between nations. Which sentence from the passage best supports this statment?

• "According to the treaty, it is illegal to hunt or fish for many kinds of animals, mine for minerals, or drill for oil in Antarctica."

• "Although these restrictions may be removed in the future, most nations have cooperated with them so far."

• "This may be simply because few large mineral or oil deposits have ever been located in Antarctica."

• "However, if any are ever discovered, nations will certainly be quick to begin fighting for them."

Which claim from "A New Land of Opportunity" does "The Last Wilderness Preserve" contradict?

• Antarctica is home to relatively few permanent residents.

• Antarctica has abundant wilderness and a cold climate.

• Antarctica has large amounts of useful minerals.

• Antarctica is protected in some ways by treaty agreements.

Which information have the authors of "A New Land of Opportunity" and "The Last Wilderness Preserve" interpreted differently?

• the effects of climate change

• the details of the Antarctic Treaty

• the difficulty of living in Antarctica

• the importance of scientific research

Which of the following claims is supported by the most relevant and sufficient facts in "A New Land of Opportunity"?

• Antarctica's rich store of natural resources offer a solution to the current competition among countries for limited supplies.

• Both tourists and scientists will have less reason to visit Antarctica as more of its ice continues to melt.

• People should take the opportunity to make more use of Antarctica while it still exists in its current state.

List three details to support the claim you chose in question 6.

(Claim options from question 6:

1. Antarctica's rich store of natural resources offer a solution to the current competition among countries for limited supplies.

2. Both tourists and scientists will have less reason to visit Antarctica as more of its ice continues to melt.

3. People should take the opportunity to make more use of Antarctica while it still exists in its current state.)