Challenge 3-RI.8

The author uses the underlined sentence to support

which point?

• European countries do not have environmental issues.

• Fossil fuels are burned to create energy on Earth.

• Kids need to play outside for their health.

• There are creative ways to create that do not harm the environment.

Which sentences expresses the main point of the article?

• The harmful metals in batteries include lead, copper, and zinc.

• Most people throw their old batteries away with the regular trash.

• Batteries must be disposed of properly to protect the planet.

• Battery recycling is important to extract the metals in used batteries

What piece of evidence best supports the claim that landfills have standards they must follow?

• "Smoky Mountain is a big landfill site in the Philippines."

• "In a properly managed landfill, the gases are collected and used efficiently."

• "They covered the mountain with dirt and planted vegetation."

• "...because it was not properly managed."

The author uses the underlined sentence t0 support which point?

• When shopping, look for products made from materials that are biodegradable.

• Plastic is bad for the environment.

• How can you know which items are biodegradable?

• If something is not biodegradable, do not buy it.

Which sentence expresses the main point of the article?

• This type of pollution is created by manmade lights on Earth

• The life cycle of the sea turtle is directly impacted by light pollution.

• Light pollution is not well known or talked about.

• Living species on Earth are adversely affected by light pollution.

The author uses the underlined sentence to support which point?

• Wind power is necessary for our future

• Although it is a renewable source of energy, it is not reliable.

• Wind turbines should be placed in areas that do not have strong winds.

• Creating wind power still needs more research.