A Blast from the Past Unit Test
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Question
Use the texts New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird and A Visit to the Past to answer the question.
New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird
A Visit to the Past
Which type of detail does the author of New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird use to make the main point?
(1 point)
Responses
pictures from national parks
examples of different types of creatures
information about the land where bones have been found
words and opinions of experts
information about the physical characteristics and behaviors of the newly discovered dinosaurs
Use the texts titled Turning the Tide and Diving to Rescue Coral Reefs to answer the question. Turning the Tide Diving to Rescue Coral Reefs Which of the following is a major idea that the reader would learn by reading both texts? (1 point) Responses Keeping corals alive is a balancing act. Keeping corals alive is a balancing act. Climate change is likely why corals are dying. Climate change is likely why corals are dying. Corals are one of the oldest life forms on the planet. Corals are one of the oldest life forms on the planet. What is happening on land is affecting corals in the sea.
What is happening on land is affecting corals in the sea.
To answer this question, you will need to refer to the texts "New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird" and "A Visit to the Past." These texts contain information about dinosaurs and their characteristics.
First, locate and read the text "New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird." Look for details that the author uses to support the main point. The main point could be about the uniqueness or weirdness of new dinosaur discoveries.
One type of detail that the author may use to support the main point is "pictures from national parks." Look for any descriptions or references to photographs or illustrations of dinosaurs found in national parks. These visuals could help the author make their point about the dinosaurs' wild and wonderful aspects.
Another type of detail that the author may use is "examples of different types of creatures." Check for any descriptions or explanations of various dinosaur species and their features. The author might present these examples to emphasize the diversity and peculiarities of the newly discovered dinosaurs.
Next, consult the text "A Visit to the Past" to look for information that complements the details mentioned in "New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird." Specifically, look for information about the land where dinosaur bones have been found. The author might mention geological formations or specific locations where these fossils have been discovered. This detail could provide further support for the main point about the unique nature of these dinosaurs.
Finally, consider whether the author includes the "words and opinions of experts" in their argument. Check for any quotations or citations from paleontologists or dinosaur experts in both texts. These expert opinions could lend credibility and authority to the main point being made in "New Dinosaurs: Wild, Wonderful and Way Weird."
By analyzing the information in both texts and identifying the types of details used by the author, you should be able to determine which type of detail is being used to make the main point.