Fish Farming: Pros and Cons

The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then Part B. Part A What is the main idea of Passage 1?

• Fish farming provides a sustainable and reliable source of fish.

• Fish farming contributes to pollution in local waters.

• Fish farming negatively impacts wild fish populations.

• Fish farming is a traditional method of fishing.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Part B Which two sentences from the passage support the answer to Part A?

• "Fish farming has grown quickly and now provides more than 40% of all fish produced."

• "Indoor tanks facilitate precise feeding and control over the growth environment."

• "Open-water fish farms can lead to the escape of non-native fish."

• "By using modern techniques, fish farmers can ensure a reliable supply of fish."

• "Many Asian fish farms lack stringent health regulations."

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What does the word stringent mean as it is used in Passage 2?

• Extensive

• Scattered

• Strict

• Quarterly

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the provided graph on fish farm production support the main idea of Passage 1?

• It shows that fish farming has a larger impact than wild fisheries.

• It illustrates the steady growth of farmed fish since 2000.

• It highlights the environmental benefits of fish farming.

• It reflects the increase in seafood consumption worldwide.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which statement is supported by the information presented in the graph?

• Fish farms have become less significant since 2000.

• More fish are produced through farming than through wild catch.

• Fish farming in the US has decreased since the 1990s.

• The amount of fish produced by farms has remained steady since 2000.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Read the sentence from Passage 1: "By using modern techniques, fish farmers can ensure a reliable supply of fish." Which phrase best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word reliable?

• "Sustainable method"

• "Modern techniques"

• "Consistent source of fish"

• "Controlled environment"

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following summarizes the author’s point of view in Passage 2?

• All fish farms follow equivalent health regulations.

• There are too many farms in the U.S. right now.

• Expanding imports from Asia may compromise food safety.

• Fish farming poses minimal risks to consumers.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9