EOG Practice 21

Which is not a reason why sharks are excellent hunters?

• A. They have sharp teeth.

• B. They have good hearing.

• C. They are cold-blooded animals.

• D. They can smell prey from great distances.

Which word might replace the word predators in the sentence below from paragraph 6? “New pups swim close to the shoreline to locate food and to avoid the large predators of the open sea.”

• hunters

• ships

• undercurrents

• waves

Why are sharks considered cold-blooded animals?

• A. They are carnivorous.

• B. They prefer cool water temperatures.

• C. They can feel other things in the water.

• D. They have body temperatures that change.

Which sentence provides evidence that dentists might like having sharks as patients?

• I once thought sharks swam around waiting to eat people.

• Sharks are carnivorous and eat sea animals such as seals, dolphins, or other sharks.

• Their sharp teeth help them trap prey.

• Some sharks produce as many as 30,000 teeth in a lifetime.

How does the digital media about sharks affect Kendra?

• The media causes and eases her fear of sharks.

• The media increases her fear of swimming in the ocean.

• The media reduces her nervousness about shark attacks.

• The media provides knowledge that justifies her fear of sharks.

When did the greatest increase of unprovoked shark attacks occur?

• between the 1960s and 1970s

• between the 1970s and 1980s

• between the 1980s and 1990s

• between the 1990s and 2000s

Why did Fabian Cousteau invent a shark-shaped submarine?

• to communicate with sharks

• to understand how it feels to be a shark

• to attract sharks to his cages and cameras

• to learn about sharks in a safe way without threatening them

Why did sharks often threaten underwater observers?

• The sharks knew the scientists were afraid.

• The sharks wanted to alert uninvited guests.

• The sharks were looking for a food source.

• The sharks were curious about the equipment.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Fabian Cousteau invented a creative way to study sharks in their natural habitat.

• The crew and Cousteau cooperated to conduct a successful investigation.

• Jacques Cousteau influenced Fabian Cousteau to become an explorer.

• David Gooden experienced a historic scientific study.

How can Fabian Cousteau be described? Which three sentences from the passage support your answer in part A?

• adventurous

• humorous

• "Cousteau’s dream is that his shark submarine will inspire others as they observe and study sharks."

• "I watched as Cousteau laid on his stomach and propped himself on his elbows to navigate the submarine."

• "Cousteau, along with several scientists, invented a shark-shaped submarine just large enough for one person."