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Scientists report that almost 2,000 species of amphibians are either endangered or vulnerable. What does vulnerable mean?
completely safe
extremely powerful
hard to find
at risk of being harmed
Which word is a synonym for DECLINE?
increase
change
disappear
decrease
There are many reasons that amphibian populations have declined over the years. Pollution and destroyed habitats are the most likely culprits. What does culprit mean?
a type of amphibian
something to blame
a helpful discovery
a safe shelter
Strangely, scientists have also discovered that amphibians who live in a thriving habitat are also disappearing. WHich word is closest in meaning to thrive?
survive barely
grow strong and healthy
move slowly
struggle
What is a habitat?
a daily routine
a type of food source
the natural home of an animal
scientific experiement
Scientists are concerned about the declining amphibian population. What does concerned mean?
relieved
worried
excited
confused
Scientists are concerned about amphibian well-being, and confused about how to best help these creatures. What does 'well-being' mean?
a scientific measurement
the cause of a problem
a water source
the state of being healthy and happy
Why are scientists especially puzzled by the disappearance of amphibians in thriving habitats?
Because amphibians don't need food or water to survive
Because pollution is known to affect all habitats equally
Because amphibians prefer urban environments over wild ones
Because a healthy habitat should support animals, not hurt
Based on the passage, what can you infer scientists will most likely do next?
Stop studying amphibians since the problem is unsolvable
Decide that amphibians are no longer important to protect
Continue researching to find causes beyond pollution and hab
Move all amphibians to zoos immediately Answer: B
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between pollution and amphibian decline?
Pollution is definitely the only cause of amphibian decline
Pollution is one likely cause,but it can't explain all cases
Pollution has no connection to amphibian population changes
They've already solved the problem caused by pollutiion
