UNIT 1 WEEK 3 “A Continent on Ice” “Desert Life”

UNIT 1 WEEK 3UNIT 1 WEEK 3UNIT 1 WEEK 3UNIT 1 WEEK 3““A Continent on Ice”A Continent on Ice”

““Desert Life”Desert Life”

READ THE ARTICLE “A CONTINENT READ THE ARTICLE “A CONTINENT ON ICE” BEFORE ANSWERING ON ICE” BEFORE ANSWERING

NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 10.NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 10.

Now answer Numbers 1 through 10. Base Now answer Numbers 1 through 10. Base

your answers on “A Continent of Ice.”your answers on “A Continent of Ice.”

1. READ THIS EXCERPT 1. READ THIS EXCERPT FROM THE ARTICLE.FROM THE ARTICLE.

Imagine a place with bone-chilling temperatures and blizzards so Imagine a place with bone-chilling temperatures and blizzards so

thick you cannot see your hand in front of your face. You try to thick you cannot see your hand in front of your face. You try to

perceiveperceive your surroundings, but all you see is endless ice. your surroundings, but all you see is endless ice.

What does What does perceiveperceive mean in the excerpt above? mean in the excerpt above?

A. denyA. deny

B. observeB. observe

C. touchC. touch

D. welcomeD. welcome

2. READ THIS SENTENCE 2. READ THIS SENTENCE FROM THE ARTICLE.FROM THE ARTICLE.

It is the coldest It is the coldest zonezone on Earth, and about 98 percent of the on Earth, and about 98 percent of the

continent is covered with ice.continent is covered with ice.

The origin of the word The origin of the word zonezone is the Greek root is the Greek root zon-zon-, meaning , meaning

“belt.” Knowing this suggests that a climate zone is most likely“belt.” Knowing this suggests that a climate zone is most likely

F. an icy area in the center of colder climates.F. an icy area in the center of colder climates.

G. a continent on Earth that has its own climate.G. a continent on Earth that has its own climate.

H. a band around Earth with one type of climate.H. a band around Earth with one type of climate.

I. a moving mass of air that changes the climate.I. a moving mass of air that changes the climate.

3. WHICH DETAIL FROM THE ARTICLE 3. WHICH DETAIL FROM THE ARTICLE TELLS YOU THAT THE ENVIRONMENT TELLS YOU THAT THE ENVIRONMENT

OF ANTARCTICA IS EXTREME?OF ANTARCTICA IS EXTREME?

A. Plant life grows in areas that are ice-free.A. Plant life grows in areas that are ice-free.

B. Antarctica has a surprising variety of life.B. Antarctica has a surprising variety of life.

C. Antarctica is almost entirely covered in ice.C. Antarctica is almost entirely covered in ice.

D. Lichens and mosses survive in coastal D. Lichens and mosses survive in coastal

areas.areas.

4. READ THIS SENTENCE 4. READ THIS SENTENCE FROM THE ARTICLE.FROM THE ARTICLE.

Antarctica is located in the southern Antarctica is located in the southern hemispherehemisphere of the globe. of the globe.

The word The word hemispherehemisphere includes the Greek roots includes the Greek roots hemihemi, ,

meaning “half”, and meaning “half”, and spherosphero, meaning “sphere or ball.” A , meaning “sphere or ball.” A

hemisphere ishemisphere is

F. an area that is half of Earth.F. an area that is half of Earth.

G. a planet half the size of Earth.G. a planet half the size of Earth.

H. half an ocean that circles Earth.H. half an ocean that circles Earth.

I. a continent that covers half of Earth.I. a continent that covers half of Earth.

5. WHICH PARAGRAPH WOULD 5. WHICH PARAGRAPH WOULD THE FOLLOWING DETAIL BEST THE FOLLOWING DETAIL BEST

SUPPORT?SUPPORT?

Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent and the Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent and the

only one located entirely within a polar circle.only one located entirely within a polar circle.

A. paragraph 1, page 25A. paragraph 1, page 25

B. paragraph 2, page 25B. paragraph 2, page 25

C. paragraph 3, page 25C. paragraph 3, page 25

D. paragraph 4, page 25D. paragraph 4, page 25

6. READ THE EXCERPT 6. READ THE EXCERPT FROM THE ARTICLE.FROM THE ARTICLE.

Algae and Algae and microscopicmicroscopic plants called diatoms live in the ocean plants called diatoms live in the ocean

surrounding the continent. Diatoms are made up of only one cell.surrounding the continent. Diatoms are made up of only one cell.

The word The word microscopicmicroscopic comes from two Greek roots comes from two Greek roots micro-micro- and and

scop-scop-, Scop- means “to see.” What is the most likely meaning of , Scop- means “to see.” What is the most likely meaning of

micro-?micro-?

F. invisibleF. invisible

G. largeG. large

H. smallH. small

I. transparentI. transparent

7. WHICH DETAIL WOULD BEST 7. WHICH DETAIL WOULD BEST SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA OF THE SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA OF THE SECOND PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 26?SECOND PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 26?

A. The temperature ranges from 212 degrees A. The temperature ranges from 212 degrees

Celsius to 260 degrees Celsius.Celsius to 260 degrees Celsius.

B. Ninety percent of the world’s ice is in Antarctica.B. Ninety percent of the world’s ice is in Antarctica.

C. Adelie penguins live farther sound than most C. Adelie penguins live farther sound than most

other penguins.other penguins.

D. Crabeater seals are another seal variety D. Crabeater seals are another seal variety

swimming in Antarctic waters.swimming in Antarctic waters.

8. WHY DO ANTARCTIC SEALS 8. WHY DO ANTARCTIC SEALS HAVE THICK LAYERS OF HAVE THICK LAYERS OF

BLUBBER?BLUBBER?

F. to dive to depths of 400 metersF. to dive to depths of 400 meters

G. to live in holes or cracks in the iceG. to live in holes or cracks in the ice

H. to survive in freezing temperatureH. to survive in freezing temperature

I. to protect them from the harsh windsI. to protect them from the harsh winds


SUPPORT?SUPPORT?

The snow petrel, an Antarctic bird about the size of The snow petrel, an Antarctic bird about the size of

a pigeon, does not migrate long distances but moves a pigeon, does not migrate long distances but moves

north as winter sets in.north as winter sets in.



C. paragraph 3, page 26C. paragraph 3, page 26



The islands are important to many of the birds’ life The islands are important to many of the birds’ life cyclescycles. They . They

are where the birds go to breed.are where the birds go to breed.

The origin of the word The origin of the word cyclescycles is the Greek root is the Greek root cycl-cycl-, meaning , meaning

“circle.” What type of cycle is being described in this excerpt?“circle.” What type of cycle is being described in this excerpt?

F. islands that form a circleF. islands that form a circle

G. patterns in which birds flyG. patterns in which birds fly

H. processes that repeatH. processes that repeat

I. circles forming a patternI. circles forming a pattern

READ THE ARTICLE “DESERT READ THE ARTICLE “DESERT LIFE” BEFORE ANSWERING LIFE” BEFORE ANSWERING NUMBERS 11 THROUGH 20.NUMBERS 11 THROUGH 20.

Now answer Numbers 11 through 20. Base Now answer Numbers 11 through 20. Base

your answers on “Desert Life.”your answers on “Desert Life.”


With a With a telescopetelescope, you scan the land around you. Stretching out into , you scan the land around you. Stretching out into

the distance, you see nothing but sand, tumbleweeds, and strange-the distance, you see nothing but sand, tumbleweeds, and strange-

looking plants called cacti.looking plants called cacti.

The word The word telescopetelescope comes from the Greek roots comes from the Greek roots tele-tele- and and scop-scop-. .

Scop- means “too see.” What is the most likely meaning of tele-?Scop- means “too see.” What is the most likely meaning of tele-?

A. farA. far

B. nearB. near

C. smallC. small

D. unusualD. unusual


It is a dust storm, a It is a dust storm, a cyclonecyclone of sand headed your way. High of sand headed your way. High

winds whip stinging sand through the air.winds whip stinging sand through the air.

The origin of the word The origin of the word cyclonecyclone is the Greek root is the Greek root cycl-cycl-, meaning , meaning

“circle.” What does the word cyclone mean?“circle.” What does the word cyclone mean?

F. a circle around a stormF. a circle around a storm

G. a wind that blows in a circleG. a wind that blows in a circle

H. a circular pattern in the sandH. a circular pattern in the sand

I. a storm that rotates in a circleI. a storm that rotates in a circle

13. WHICH DETAIL WOULD BEST 13. WHICH DETAIL WOULD BEST SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA OF THE SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA OF THE THIRD PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 30?THIRD PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 30?

A. The Sonoran Desert toad eats mice and insects.A. The Sonoran Desert toad eats mice and insects.

B. The pocket mouse can quickly run from its B. The pocket mouse can quickly run from its

predators.predators.

C. More and more people visit and even move into C. More and more people visit and even move into

the desert.the desert.

D. Most of the Sonoran Desert’s rain falls in D. Most of the Sonoran Desert’s rain falls in

spring and autumn.spring and autumn.

14. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT THE 14. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT THE SONORAN DESERT GETS 10 TO 12 SONORAN DESERT GETS 10 TO 12 INCHES OF RAINFALL EACH YEAR?INCHES OF RAINFALL EACH YEAR?

F. because it is less rainfall than most deserts getF. because it is less rainfall than most deserts get

G. because it is enough rain to support a variety G. because it is enough rain to support a variety

of lifeof life

H. because plants such as cacti have shallow H. because plants such as cacti have shallow

root systemsroot systems

I. because plants and animals have adapted to I. because plants and animals have adapted to

the climatethe climate

15. READ THE FOLLOWING 15. READ THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE FROM THE SENTENCE FROM THE

ARTICLE.ARTICLE.

A scientist studying in this desert would find a surprising variety A scientist studying in this desert would find a surprising variety

of life to note in his or her of life to note in his or her loglog..

The origin of the word The origin of the word loglog is the Greek root is the Greek root log-log-, meaning , meaning

“word.” What does the word log mean in the sentence above?“word.” What does the word log mean in the sentence above?

A. a written recordA. a written record

B. a tool for writingB. a tool for writing

C. a spoken accountC. a spoken account

D. a story to be told aloudD. a story to be told aloud

16. WHICH DETAIL WOULD BEST 16. WHICH DETAIL WOULD BEST SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA OF THE SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA OF THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 30?FOURTH PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 30?

F. The mesquite tree is another type of desert tree.F. The mesquite tree is another type of desert tree.

G. The collard peccary is a mammal that feeds on G. The collard peccary is a mammal that feeds on

cacti.cacti.

H. The Colorado River flows through the Sonoran H. The Colorado River flows through the Sonoran

Desert.Desert.

I. Prickly pear cacti are also common in the I. Prickly pear cacti are also common in the

Sonoran Desert.Sonoran Desert.


SUPPORT?SUPPORT?

The stiff hairs that rise from the pronghorn The stiff hairs that rise from the pronghorn

antelope’s body let heat escape, keeping the animal antelope’s body let heat escape, keeping the animal

cool.cool.



C. paragraph 3, page31C. paragraph 3, page31


18. READ THIS 18. READ THIS SENTENCE FROM THE SENTENCE FROM THE

ARTICLE.ARTICLE.In the desert, water is precious and every drop is In the desert, water is precious and every drop is recycledrecycled..

The origin of the word The origin of the word recycledrecycled is the Greek root is the Greek root cycl-cycl-, meaning , meaning

“circle.” Which of the following words most likely comes from “circle.” Which of the following words most likely comes from

the same Greek root?the same Greek root?

F. bicycleF. bicycle

G. cymbalG. cymbal

H. icicleH. icicle

I. reusableI. reusable


Animals that live in the Sonoran Desert must Animals that live in the Sonoran Desert must adaptadapt to its harsh to its harsh

conditions. The black-tailed jackrabbit, for example, uses its conditions. The black-tailed jackrabbit, for example, uses its

huge ears to survive.huge ears to survive.

What does What does adaptadapt mean in the excerpt above? mean in the excerpt above?

A. adjustA. adjust

B. escapeB. escape

C. exitC. exit

D. moveD. move

20. WHAT TEXT EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE 20. WHAT TEXT EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT EVERY LIVING THING IN THE IDEA THAT EVERY LIVING THING IN THE

SONORAN DESERT IS PART OF THE DESERT SONORAN DESERT IS PART OF THE DESERT FOOD CHAIN?FOOD CHAIN?

F. Cacti are abundant in the Sonoran Desert.F. Cacti are abundant in the Sonoran Desert.

G. Bighorn sheep are able to jump away from G. Bighorn sheep are able to jump away from

predators.predators.

H. Smaller rodents and birds are prey for H. Smaller rodents and birds are prey for

meat-eating animals.meat-eating animals.

I. The desert ironwood provides shade and I. The desert ironwood provides shade and

shelter for animals.shelter for animals.

ESSAYESSAY

Identify a common main idea in “A Continent Identify a common main idea in “A Continent

of Ice” and “Desert Life.”of Ice” and “Desert Life.”

How is this main idea conveyed through the How is this main idea conveyed through the

details in both passages?details in both passages?

Include accurate, explicit text evidence from Include accurate, explicit text evidence from

both passages to support your answer.both passages to support your answer.

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