Which detail from the text supports the idea that the Rio Grande River is a troubled river?

D These dry spots have been bad news for fish, turtles, and other creatures

The photograph is included in the text to help the reader visualize-

D how the Rio Grande appears when it is dried up

The author wrote this article most likely to-

A explains that the Rio Grande River is an important source of water.

Based on the information in paragraphs 9 and 10, the reader can infer-

D Man-made structures have harmed the Rio Grande River.

What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 8?

C A disappearing Rio Grande will negatively impact people’s lives.

The fact box at the end of the text is included most likely to help the reader-

A learn additional facts about the Rio Grande

The author organizes the information in paragraphs 3 through 7 by-

B presenting the events in chronological order

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1
Which detail from the text supports the idea that the Rio Grande River is a troubled river?
B The river enhances the park’s beauty and supports trees and wildlife...
A It begins in the snowy mountains of Colorado where silvery fish flash...
D These dry spots have been bad news for fish, turtles, and other creatures
C The next spring brought more rain than usual.
2
The photograph is included in the text to help the reader visualize-
D how the Rio Grande appears when it is dried up
B how animals will suffer when the Rio Grande is dried up
C the ways rangers help the Rio Grande
A the vegetation that grows near the Rio Grande
3
The author wrote this article most likely to-
A explains that the Rio Grande River is an important source of water.
D describes how the Rio Grande River provides a place for scientists...
B tell how the Rio Grande River provides entertainment for people.
C shares the Rio Grande River as one of the longest rivers in America.
4
Based on the information in paragraphs 9 and 10, the reader can infer-
B States in the American Southwest are Texas and New Mexico.
D Man-made structures have harmed the Rio Grande River.
C The Rio Grande River has problems caused by the overuse of water.
A Several dams hold back water from the Rio Grande River.
5
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 8?
B McDonald spoke to people who live along the Rio Grande.
A McDonald wanted to discover why the Rio Grande is disappearing.
C A disappearing Rio Grande will negatively impact people’s lives.
D Many people own businesses that are located on the Rio Grande River.
6
The fact box at the end of the text is included most likely to help the reader-
B confirm the facts presented in the text
D understand where the river is located
A learn additional facts about the Rio Grande
C visualize the appearance of the Rio Grande
7
The author organizes the information in paragraphs 3 through 7 by-
A comparing and contrasting ideas
D explaining a cause and the effect
C describing a problem and a solution
B presenting the events in chronological order

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