2 - What happened to sharks as their environment changed in Passage 1?
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A) Sharks slowly dwindled in population.
B) Sharks became larger and stronger.
C) Sharks slowly evolved to fit their environment.
D) Sharks became dangerous creatures and more of a threat.
A) Sharks slowly dwindled in population.
3 - Part A: What is the author’s purpose for including paragraph 4 in Passage 1?
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A) to persuade the reader that sharks need our help
B) to explain to the reader why sharks are important
C) to inform the reader that sharks are endangered
D) to list the ways sharks are popular among people
B) to explain to the reader why sharks are important
3 - Part B: Select two sentences from paragraph 4 that support the purpose in Part A.
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A) These popular and iconic creatures are everywhere, on our TVs, in movies, and featured in social media.
B) Even with their popularity, resilience, and evolution, sharks have become endangered species.
C) Only time will tell if they will adapt and survive alongside humankind.
B) Even with their popularity, resilience, and evolution, sharks have become endangered species.
C) Only time will tell if they will adapt and survive alongside humankind.
4 - What does the word “resilient” in Passage 1, paragraph 2 suggest about sharks?
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A) Sharks adjust easily to new living conditions.
B) Sharks have become stronger after hard times.
C) Sharks are generally healthy animals.
D) Sharks have to prove to others they are stronger.
B) Sharks have become stronger after hard times.
5 - Look at Diagram 1 below. Which of the following is the best title for the diagram?
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A) Evolution of Sharks
B) Effects of Nature on Sharks
C) Reasons Sharks are Endangered
D) Why is the Shark Population Shrinking?
A) Evolution of Sharks
7 - Select the sentence from Passage 1 that shows why people care about sharks.
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A) “These dangerous creatures also captivate their audience.” (paragraph 1)
B) “These ancient creatures have been around for over 400 million years.” (paragraph 2)
C) “Sharks have also been able to adapt to fresh and saltwater alike with the ability to live in all temperatures.” (paragraph 2)
D) “Over 100 million sharks are killed each year by commercial and recreational fishing.” (paragraph 3)