Reading Bootcamp Exit Ticket- 5/23/25

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

Which sentence from Article 1 best presents the author’s point of view regarding natural resources?

• “A non-renewable resource is a resource that does not grow and come back, or a resource that would take a very long time to come back.” (paragraph 2)

• Some materials can go completely out of use if people do not want it anymore.” (paragraph 5)

• “So, we need to protect our resources from pollution.” (paragraph 7)

• “Many people carefully save their natural resources so others can use them in the future.” (paragraph 7)

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

How does the author of Article 2 introduce the concept of wind power?

• She shares a story of her own positive experience with wind to engage the reader in the debate around wind power.

• She uses specific examples of wind power to show the reader why it is an easy solution to issues with resources.

• She describes common experiences with wind to connect the reader with the idea of wind power.

• She gives examples of the way humans use wind in everyday life to help the reader understand why wind power is essential.

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

In paragraph 18 of Article 2, the author states that, “The potential for wind power is huge, advocates say.” Which quotation best supports this claim?

• “Right now, the United States gets less than one-tenth of a percent of its electricity from wind energy, Johnson says.” (paragraph 19)

• “In theory, North Dakota alone could supply one third of the country's energy if there were an efficient way to transport the energy to where it's needed, say experts at the American Wind Energy Association.” (paragraph 20)

• “One of the biggest problems with wind, they say, is its unreliability.”

• Though the wind might always be blowing somewhere at any given time, there’s no guarantee that it would blow all the time at any given place.”

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

Which sentence from Article 2 best illustrates a central idea from Article 1?

• “Wind is also an increasingly valuable source of energy—helping to bring electricity into our lives.” (paragraph 2)

• “Without electricity, there'd be no TV, no video games, and no cell phones.” (paragraph 2)

• “A renewable natural resource is one that can't be used up or one that can be replaced naturally.” (paragraph 4)

• “Generating power from the wind leaves no dangerous waste products behind, says NWTC's Jim Johnson.” (paragraph 6)

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

From "Natural Resources"- Which evidence supports the idea that having ample natural resources is important for human beings?

• When people do not have some natural resources, their quality of life can get lower.

• The demand for resources can change with new technology, new needs, and new economics

• Most natural resources are limited. This means they will eventually run out.

• We often say there are two sorts of natural resources: renewable resources and non renewable resources.

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

Which article could you use to best support the idea that wind power is a good way to produce electricity?

• Article 1- "Natural Resource"

• Article 2- "Power of the Wind"

From the two articles- "“Natural Resource” and “Power of the Wind”

Which article could you use to best provide information to someone about what renewable and nonrenewable resources are?

• Article 1- "Natural Resource"

• Article 2- "Power of the Wind"