The Case of the Baffling Black Bloom

Which are true about the lab results? Select all that apply. (4G)

• The flower pigments did reflect some light.

• The flowers are invisible.

• Humans could not see them but animal could.

• The flower pigments did not reflect ultraviolet light.

• Neither insects nor animals could see them.

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Part A: What is the focus of this informational text? (7Dii)

• An argument

• A mystery

• A process

• A description

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Part B: Which evidence from the text supports your answer to Part A? (7Dii)

• "Flowers have evolved to be brightly colored to attract pollinators." (Paragraph 2)

• "Since that time, only one other botanist had reported any additional information." (Paragraph 3)

• "The case of the baffling black bloom started with one question: Is there such a thing as a black flower?" (Paragraph 1)

• "Kevan found that the flower pigments did not reflect any light--neither ultraviolet nor visible." (Paragraph 8)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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The word botanic in paragraph 1 and botanist in paragraph 2 must be based on the root that means ​ (a)   (2C)

• plant
• life
• science
• garden

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In paragraph 6, what are the best reasons why the three men were disappointed? Select all that apply. (5C)

• They did not know whether the black flowers exist outside of Mexico.

• They detected no scent in the plant.

• They did not know why there were no insects around.

• They did not know how the plant reproduces.

• They did not know from where the plant originated.

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Which of these is the best clue to the meaning of pigments in paragraph 7? (2A)

(a)  

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Which of these statements should not be included in a summary of the lab results? Select all that apply. (5D)

• For the other flowers, pigments make up 1 to 2 percent of dry weight.

• I think the lab results are phenomenal.

• So high a percentage of pigmentation means that the flowers are invisible to pollinators.

• The flower's pigments absorb light.

• These lab results are the most important part of the article.

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Which of these sentences from paragraph 11 expresses a speculation or theory? (4F)

• "When Nicholson made a second trip to Oaxaca, he was able to observe and capture several species of bees visiting the flowers during the day."

• "But, how the bees locate the black flowers remains unknown."

• "It's also not clear whether bees are the only pollinators, or even if pollination is limited to daylight hours."

• To attract nighttime pollinators, the flower could emit a scent after dark or radiate heat that was absorbed during the day."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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Read the sentences below from the last paragraph of the article.

The author's tone is best described as ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   . (8F)

• playful
• amusing
• pessimistic
• serious
• confused

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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