Reading Informational Text Unit Test
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Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The hills and canyons of California provide all three of a wildfire’s needs in abundance. Dry brush and small shrubs and trees encircle the towns. Santa Ana winds blow steadily. The winds pick up twigs or small embers and carry them miles away. Dry lightning is a common occurrence, too, and tourists’ campfires, broken electric lines, or even dropped cigarettes can spark a fire.
Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
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California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
are you sure
Yes, I am sure. The paragraph mentions that California provides all three needs for a wildfire: dry brush and small shrubs and trees (indicating a dry climate), Santa Ana winds (indicating windy conditions), and the occurrence of dry lightning (indicating lightning storms). Additionally, it mentions that tourists' campfires, broken electric lines, or dropped cigarettes can spark a fire, indicating that human activities, such as tourism, can also contribute to wildfires.
Which statement about an objective summary is true?(1 point)
Responses
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It describes each detail from the text.
It describes each detail from the text.
It quotes the text directly.
The statement "It conveys the central idea of the text" is true. An objective summary should provide a concise and accurate explanation of the main idea or central theme of the text, without including the writer's opinion or quoting the text directly. It should focus on conveying the overall message or purpose of the text.
are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. An objective summary should convey the central idea of the text without including the writer's opinion or quoting the text directly. It should provide a concise and unbiased overview of the main points and themes discussed in the text.
The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.
What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
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Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
chronological
chronological
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The underlined phrase shows a cause and effect interaction. It states that the change in population of some states resulted in a change in the number of U.S. representatives allocated to those states. The increase or decrease in population is the cause, and the change in the number of representatives is the effect.
To find the answer to this question, you need to carefully read and analyze the information provided in the paragraph. The paragraph discusses three factors that contribute to wildfires in California: dry vegetation surrounding towns, Santa Ana winds, and the potential sources of fire ignition like dry lightning, campfires, electric lines, and dropped cigarettes.
Now let's look at the answer choices:
1. Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California: This choice focuses only on one factor (tourists) while ignoring the other contributing factors. Therefore, it is not the best summary of the information provided.
2. California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm: This choice only mentions two contributing factors (wind and dry lightning), while ignoring the third factor of dry vegetation. Therefore, it is not the best summary of the information provided.
3. California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities: This choice provides a comprehensive summary of the information in the paragraph. It includes all three contributing factors: dry climate (dry vegetation), lightning (dry lightning), and tourist activities (potential sources of fire ignition). This is the best summary based on the information given in the paragraph.
4. Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs: This choice only focuses on one of the contributing factors (dry vegetation), while not mentioning the other two factors. Therefore, it is not the best summary of the information provided.
Based on this analysis, the best summary of the information in this paragraph is: California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.