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Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection
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Unit 3: Lesson 15“Ecology for Kids”
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Turn your Text Book to page 378.
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What clues in the text around the word organisms let you know what the word means?
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Answer
Answer: The 1st paragraph talks about
living things on Earth, and the author refers to “residents.” These 2 clues lead us to believe that organisms are living things.
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Based on the heading and the first few paragraphs, why do you think the author wrote this article?
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Answer
Answer: The author wants to inform
young people about how they can know about and help the environment.
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What details help to explain what an ecosystem is?
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Answer
Answer: The author gives familiar
examples such as forests, swamps, lakes, and deserts to explain what an ecosystem is.
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What does it mean to have something directly affect you?
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Answer
Answer: It means that something that
happens will make me change or influence me.
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Do you think the people who cut down large parts of the rainforest intended to cause problems?
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Answer
Answer: Probably not; they just wanted
to be able to grow crops.
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Why is it important to know that the sea covers four-fifths of the earth’s surface?
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Answer:
The sea covers such a large area that problems or changes in the sea could affect the way people live.
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What problem is created by over fishing?
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Answer:
The numbers of fish are greatly reduced, so some species are in danger.
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In what ways do some people make use of the sea?
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Answer:
People get food, minerals, and fossil fuels from the sea. The sea is used to transport goods and people.
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What effects can the sun’s light have on Earth?
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Answer
Answer: The sun’s light allows us to see
and provides heat. It provides what all living things need to live and grow.
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Why is the ozone layer important for living things on Earth?
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Answer
Answer: The ozone layer protects Earth
from harmful rays of the sun. If the ozone layer were not there, those rays would cause harm to living things.
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