Far from Shore

What is the main purpose of the researchers' trip?

• to identify how seabirds navigate

• to explore the southern coast of Hawaii

• to study changes in dolphin populations

• to test special tools for observing dolphins

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence best explains why Far from Shore is an informational text?

• It involves people who work as scientists.

• It provides illustrations of people and animals.

• It contains scientific facts that help explain a topic.

• It includes vivid and detailed descriptions of the sea.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

According to the selection, what is the main reason that purse-seine fishing harmed dolphins?

• It created pollution in the ocean.

• It increased salt levels in the water.

• It caused dolphins to get caught in nets.

• It removed a key food source for dolphins.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Why do the scientists measure amounts of algae and plankton?

• They are a dangerous source of water pollution.

• They are a serious threat to animals in the ocean.

• They are a main source of food for many animals.

• They are a sign of changing temperatures in an area.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main purpose of the graphics in the selection?

• They provide information about marine life.

• They show how the oceans have changed over time.

• They help readers understand the life of a scientist.

• They give examples of dangers to the ocean ecosystem.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

_________ means related to the sea.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

_________ is a network of living things.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The flying bridge is a part of-

• The ship’s bow

• Rescue boat

• High platform

• Ship’s stern

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

Chlorophyll is-

• Bacteria

• Nutrients

• A green substance

• Small plankton

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

What word means related to navigation?

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4