Benchmark Review: Light Pollution

(Ri 5.1) Based on paragraph 7, which quotation can help the reader infer why some cities turn lights out?

"With too much artificial light, the circadian rhythm can be altered, and melatonin may not be properly released." (paragraph 4)

"Light pollution can confuse migrating creatures and cause them to lose their way." (paragraph 5)

"Even ocean animals are affected because they often avoid light sources." (paragraph 5)

"Many streetlamps light a much larger area than necessary." (paragraph 6)

(L.5.4) Read the sentence from paragraph 6. "One of the most effective ways of reducing light pollution is by lighting areas more efficiently." What does the word efficiently mean as it is used in this sentence?

Trying to complete a task without proper planning

Starting a task but running out of energy to finish it

Using the least amount of effort to complete a task

Wasting a large amount of energy to complete a task

(Ri 5.3) According to the passage, how do oil rigs disturb the life of ocean creatures?

Light pollution from oil rigs confuses the fish

Fish swim toward the loud noises of the oil rigs

Lights from oil rigs keep fish away from areas they usually live in

Fish like the bright lights and swim too close to the oil rigs

(Ri 5.2) Which detail supports the main idea that light pollution is not good for animals?

"Most animals, including people, have what is called a circadian rhythm." (paragraph 4)

"Some animals, like turtles and a few bird species, use moonlight to guide their migrations." (paragraph 5)

"It can make birds wake up much earlier than normal, throwing them off of their regular patterns." (paragraph 5)

"Many streetlamps light a much larger area than necessary." (paragraph 6)

(Ri 5.4) Read the sentence from paragraph 4. "The release of a sleep hormone called melatonin is 'regulated' by the circadian rhythm." What does the word 'regulated' tell the reader about melatonin?

Melatonin is confused by sleep patterns

Melatonin forces the circadian rhythm to sleep

Melatonin is controlled by the circadian rhythm

Melatonin moves through the body is regular beats

(Ri 5.3) According to the passage, what causes an orange glow in the sky?

Moonlight

Lots of city lights

The circadian rhythm

Blue sky and yellow sunlight

(Ri 5.4) Read the sentence from paragraph 2. "It can occur anywhere there is too much 'artificial' light at nighttime." Which word or phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the word 'artificial'?

"man-made"

"disruptive"

"shining all night"

"negative impact"

(Ri 5.5) This question refers to "Light Pollution" and "Circadian Rhythm, Light, and Good Sleep" Which statement best describes the way the authors present information in "Light Pollution" and "Circadian Rhythm, Light, and Good Sleep?"

The author of "Light Pollution" uses problem and solution in paragraph 2, while the author of "Circadian Rhythm, Light, and Good Sleep" uses chronological order in paragraph 3.

The author of "Light Pollution" uses sequence in paragraph 2, while the author of "Circadian Rhythm, Light, and Good Sleep" uses compare and contrast in paragraph 3.

The author of "Light Pollution" uses description in paragraph 2, while the author of "Circadian Rhythm, Light, and Good Sleep" uses problem and solution in paragraph 3.

Benchmark Review: Light Pollution

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