Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection

Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Unit 3: Lesson 15“Ecology for Kids”


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?


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.


Based on the heading and the first few paragraphs, why do you think the author wrote this article?


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?


Answer

Answer: The author gives familiar

examples such as forests, swamps, lakes, and deserts to explain what an ecosystem is.


What does it mean to have something directly affect you?


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?


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?


Answer

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?


Answer

Answer:

The numbers of fish are greatly reduced, so some species are in danger.


In what ways do some people make use of the sea?


Answer

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?


Answer

Answer: The sun’s light allows us to see

and provides heat. It provides what all living things need to live and grow.


Why is the ozone layer important for living things on Earth?


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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