The Sea Also Rises Quiz
Authored by LaTosha Johnson
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the main focus of the article "The Sea Also Rises" by Ron Cassie?
The history of Hooper's Island
The effects of sea level rise on Maryland's Eastern Shore communities
The biography of Shawn Riley
The economic impact of seafood industry in Maryland
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
According to the text, what is one of the visible signs of sea level rise in the area?
The disappearance of local seafood restaurants
The sinking land and dying pine trees
The construction of new bridges
The increase in tourism
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does Shawn Riley point out as evidence of the encroaching saltwater's impact?
The growth of new plant species
The renovation of old churches
The blue crabs and local watermen who make his living harvesting oysters
The stumps of pine trees in the water
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How long has Riley lived on Hooper's Island according to the text?
For 20-plus years
His entire life
Since the article was written
For a couple of years
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
As discussed in the text, what is the main concern regarding Maryland's Eastern Shore islands?
The islands are becoming popular tourist destinations.
The islands are at risk of disappearing due to climate change and rising sea levels.
The islands are experiencing a decrease in wildlife population.
The islands are facing economic challenges.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
According to the text, what is one of the alarming stories foretold by the interactive displays at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge visitor center?
The islands will become uninhabitable in the next 50 years.
All of the lower bay's charted islands will be gone by the end of the century.
The wildlife on the islands will become extinct.
The islands will become the most popular tourist destinations.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which city is mentioned as being particularly vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels?
Annapolis
Baltimore
Somerset
Dorchester
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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