8.1 Selection Quiz "Eco-Friendly Food"

Why did the author include a list of disposable items?

• to show readers how the items are harmful

• so readers can check to see if their own lunch is wasteful

• to explain how readers can pack a a more nutritious lunch

• so readers can see which lunch foods are the most important

The passage explains that the principle behind food miles is that when your food is grown farther away, it is more harmful to Earth. What does principle mean?

• truth

• message

• question

• statement

According to the passage, what is the first step in planting a cylinder garden?

• buying the seeds

• deciding where to place it

• cutting the bucket into two pieces

• drilling holes in the bottom of the bucket

The passage says that some bottles leak a chemical called phthalate into the water they hold. What point does this detail support?

• Tap water is often safer than bottled water

• It is okay to buy bottled water once in a while.

• It takes lots of energy to ship and cool bottled water.

• Bottled water usually costs much more than tap water does.

Why did the author most likely suggest using yogurt from a large container?

• Yogurt in large containers stays fresh for a long time.

• A large container will leave room for adding chopped fruit.

• Yogurt in large containers is the most healthful kind of yogurt.

• One large container creates less waste than many small containers.