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Galapagos Islands

One of the most fascinating places in the world is the Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean just along the equator. The islands lie 650 miles west of Ecuador, a country in South America. The Galapagos Islands, which are made up of 15 islands, are covered with volcanic peaks. The islands are famous for several reasons. Long ago, pirates buried their treasures on the islands. The islands were called the Enchanted Islands. But the Galapagos Islands are most famous for the unusual animals and birds that live there. Many of these animals are not found anywhere else in the world.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The Galapagos Islands are dangerous places filled with volcanoes.

• Pirates still visit the Galapagos Islands to find treasure.

• The Galapagos Islands are known for their location and unique wildlife.

• Ecuador is a popular country in South America.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Galapagos Islands

One of the most fascinating places in the world is the Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean just along the equator. The islands lie 650 miles west of Ecuador, a country in South America. The Galapagos Islands, which are made up of 15 islands, are covered with volcanic peaks. The islands are famous for several reasons. Long ago, pirates buried their treasures on the islands. The islands were called the Enchanted Islands. But the Galapagos Islands are most famous for the unusual animals and birds that live there. Many of these animals are not found anywhere else in the world.

Based on the passage, why might the animals on the Galapagos Islands be considered special?

• They can survive in cold weather.

• They are found only on the Galapagos Islands.

• They were brought there by pirates

• They live in the ocean, not on land.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Galapagos Islands

One of the most fascinating places in the world is the Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean just along the equator. The islands lie 650 miles west of Ecuador, a country in South America. The Galapagos Islands, which are made up of 15 islands, are covered with volcanic peaks. The islands are famous for several reasons. Long ago, pirates buried their treasures on the islands. The islands were called the Enchanted Islands. But the Galapagos Islands are most famous for the unusual animals and birds that live there. Many of these animals are not found anywhere else in the world.

Why were the Galapagos Islands once called the Enchanted Islands?

• 
  They were home to magical creatures.
  
  
  

• They were hard to find on a map.

• Pirates buried treasure there.

• The weather changed quickly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Galapagos Islands

One of the most fascinating places in the world is the Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean just along the equator. The islands lie 650 miles west of Ecuador, a country in South America. The Galapagos Islands, which are made up of 15 islands, are covered with volcanic peaks. The islands are famous for several reasons. Long ago, pirates buried their treasures on the islands. The islands were called the Enchanted Islands. But the Galapagos Islands are most famous for the unusual animals and birds that live there. Many of these animals are not found anywhere else in the world.

Which of the following detail is NOT true about the Galapagos Islands?

• They are located in the Pacific Ocean.

• They are made up of many islands with volcanic peaks.

• People visit the islands to study unusual animals.

• Pirates once buried treasure there.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

depart dethrone

Which is the best meaning of the underlined prefix?

• between

• less than

• with

• take away

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A