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Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that human actions can positively affect butterfly populations?(1 point) Responses “The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year for the past two decades — about 2 percent each year.” “The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year for the past two decades — about 2 percent each year.” “When the researchers compared that rate to other long-term studies, the general decline matched the results of monitoring programs in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Spain.” “When the researchers compared that rate to other long-term studies, the general decline matched the results of monitoring programs in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Spain.” “The wild indigo dusky-wing…is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites.” “The wild indigo dusky-wing…is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites.” Question 2 Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the statement: "The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year for the past two decades — about 2 percent each year"?(1 point) Responses "Over the past twenty years, the number of butterflies in Ohio has been dropping by around 2 percent each year." "Over the past twenty years, the number of butterflies in Ohio has been dropping by around 2 percent each year." "In Ohio, butterfly populations have stayed the same for the past twenty years." "In Ohio, butterfly populations have stayed the same for the past twenty years." "Ohio’s butterfly numbers have increased steadily by 2 percent every year for two decades." "Ohio’s butterfly numbers have increased steadily by 2 percent every year for two decades." Question 3 If you were reading an excerpt and came across the term "erosion control," which response would help you understand this term better?(1 point) Responses The section describing how the wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is thriving The section describing how the wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is thriving The glossary at the end of the document The glossary at the end of the document The conclusion summarizing the impact of human actions The conclusion summarizing the impact of human actions Question 4 What does the prefix "de-" in the word "decreased" mean in the context of the sentence: "The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year"?(1 point) Responses Increased Increased Removed or reduced Removed or reduced Changed Changed Question 5 The phrase “a massive — and rapid — effect” is used in an informational text. What is the connotation of the word “massive” in this context.(1 point) Responses Large or significant Large or significant Temporary or short-lived Temporary or short-lived Uncertain or unclear Uncertain or unclear Question 6 In the sentence, “The wild indigo dusky-wing…is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites,” what is the denotation of the word “erosion”(1 point) Responses The process of planting new vegetation The process of planting new vegetation The process of soil being enriched by nutrients The process of soil being enriched by nutrients The process of soil being washed away by water The process of soil being washed away by water Question 7 In the excerpt, "The wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites," what specific detail explains why the wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is thriving?(1 point) Responses The plant the butterfly eats is used to prevent soil erosion The plant the butterfly eats is used to prevent soil erosion The butterfly migrates to other states The butterfly migrates to other states The butterfly has fewer natural predators in Ohio The butterfly has fewer natural predators in Ohio Question 8 What is the central idea of the excerpt, "The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year for the past two decades — about 2 percent each year. But the team wanted to understand why some species of butterflies were harder-hit than others, and why some actually increased their populations over the course of the study"?(1 point) Responses Butterflies in Ohio have remained stable over the years. Butterflies in Ohio have remained stable over the years. The study only looked at the geographic locations of different butterfly species. The study only looked at the geographic locations of different butterfly species. The study focused on why some butterfly species are declining more than others and why some are thriving. The study focused on why some butterfly species are declining more than others and why some are thriving. Question 9 Match the word to its correct definition.(5 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. Claim Reasons Sequence Text structure Allusion Question 10 If you were to explain the purpose of informational text to someone, how would you go about it? What would you include in your response? Please write 2-3 sentences using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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Question 1: Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that human actions can positively affect butterfly populations?

• Response: “The wild indigo dusky-wing…is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites.”

Question 2: Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the statement: "The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year for the past two decades — about 2 percent each year"?

• Response: "Over the past twenty years, the number of butterflies in Ohio has been dropping by around 2 percent each year."

Question 3: If you were reading an excerpt and came across the term "erosion control," which response would help you understand this term better?

• Response: The section describing how the wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is thriving

Question 4: What does the prefix "de-" in the word "decreased" mean in the context of the sentence: "The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year"?

• Response: Removed or reduced

Question 5: The phrase “a massive — and rapid — effect” is used in an informational text. What is the connotation of the word “massive” in this context?

• Response: Large or significant

Question 6: In the sentence, “The wild indigo dusky-wing…is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites,” what is the denotation of the word “erosion”?

• Response: The process of soil being washed away by water

Question 7: In the excerpt, "The wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is doing really well in Ohio because a plant it eats is used as erosion control on construction sites," what specific detail explains why the wild indigo dusky-wing butterfly is thriving?

• Response: The plant the butterfly eats is used to prevent soil erosion

Question 8: What is the central idea of the excerpt, "The overall numbers of butterflies in Ohio have decreased year over year for the past two decades — about 2 percent each year. But the team wanted to understand why some species of butterflies were harder-hit than others, and why some actually increased their populations over the course of the study"?

• Response: The study focused on why some butterfly species are declining more than others and why some are thriving.

Question 9: Match the word to its correct definition.

• Claim: A statement or assertion that something is true.
• Reasons: Justifications or explanations for a claim.
• Sequence: The order in which events or steps occur.
• Text structure: The way information is organized in a text.
• Allusion: A reference to another work, event, or figure.

Question 10: If you were to explain the purpose of informational text to someone, how would you go about it? What would you include in your response?

• Response: Informational text is designed to inform or educate the reader about a specific topic or subject. It presents facts, data, and detailed explanations to help readers gain a better understanding of the content and to enhance their knowledge on the topic.