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1. Why did the author include paragraph 3 in “Understanding Habitats”? Select TWO correct answers.

• A to emphasize the importance of forest habitats
• B to describe how humans can hurt animal habitats
• C to show that habitats are important to animals and plants
• D to suggest that a change to a habitat can hurt the animals in it
• E to compare the habitats of South Africa and other countries

2. What is the key idea found in paragraph 3 in ”Where African Elephants Live”?

• A Farming is not worth the loss of habitat for elephants.
• B Hunting is the main reason elephants are in trouble.
• C Elephants need our help to protect their habitat.
• D The elephant population is shrinking because of humans.

3. What does the map in “Where African Elephants Live” help the reader understand?

• A how elephants move around

• B what an elephant habitat is like

• C where elephants live in Africa

• D the areas with more rainfall

Answer explanation

The map in 'Where African Elephants Live' helps the reader understand where elephants live in Africa, making option C the correct choice.

4. Which detail from “Understanding Habitats” paragraph 1 supports the conclusion that a plant is living outside of its natural habitat?

• A have what they need to survive

• B water, food, and shelter

• C You can tell if a plant doesn't like where it is

• D it won't grow big or have many leaves

Answer explanation

The detail 'it won't grow big or have many leaves' from the paragraph supports the conclusion that a plant is living outside of its natural habitat because it indicates the plant is not thriving in its current environment.

5. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is the central idea of “Understanding Habitats”?

• A Animals and plants live in different places because they need specific things to survive.

• B Animals live in deserts and forests, while some plants need special soil.

• C Shrinking forests are hurting the habitat and lives of elephants in South Africa.

• D Animals and plants find happiness living near or along bodies of water.

Answer explanation

The central idea of 'Understanding Habitats' is that animals and plants live in different places because they need specific things to survive, as mentioned in option A.

Part B Which sentence from “Understanding Habitats” supports the answer in Part A? A Animals and plants live in different places because those places have what they need to survive. B That includes things like water, food, and shelter. C They choose where to live based on their needs to survive and grow. D Also, the kind of ground or soil in an area matters.

• A Animals and plants live in different places because those places have what they need to survive.

• B That includes things like water, food, and shelter.

• C They choose where to live based on their needs to survive and grow.

• D Also, the kind of ground or soil in an area matters.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Animals and plants live in different places because those places have what they need to survive.' supports the answer in Part A by explaining the reason behind animals and plants living in specific habitats.

6. What information about habitats is included in BOTH “Understanding Habitats” and “Where African Elephants Live”? Select TWO correct answers.

• A There are many different types of habitats.

• B Habitats are important for animal survival.

• C Humans are hurting plant and animal habitats.

• D Elephants need a very special habitat.

• E Plants can only grow when they have water and food.

Answer explanation

The information about habitats included in BOTH 'Understanding Habitats' and 'Where African Elephants Live' is that habitats are important for animal survival and humans are hurting plant and animal habitats.

7. What is a synonym of the word habitat in “Understanding Habitats” paragraph 2?

• A home

• B forest

• C location

• D safe

Answer explanation

The synonym of the word habitat in 'Understanding Habitats' paragraph 2 is 'A home'. It refers to the natural environment where an organism lives.