Which sentence would BEST explain what the article is about?

People were against the drilling and mining on Otero Mesa...

Based on evidence from the text, the author would MOST LIKELY agree with the idea that

Americans have the right to petition their government.

Which statement would the author MOST LIKELY agree with?

Otero Mesa should be protected as a wilderness area.

Base on evidence from text, the author would MOST LIKELY agree with the idea that

the government should consider the effects on nature...

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Reading Wonders - U2W3 - Reading Comprehension

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1
Which sentence would BEST explain what the article is about?
People were against the drilling and mining on Otero Mesa...
Several years ago, the government suggested the plan. The...
Otero Mesa is a unique place. There is not other area in...
Voters choose people to send to Washington, DC. These...
2
What does as far as the eye can see mean?
within walking distance
a long way
around the world
over the mountains
3
If certain means "known", what does uncertain mean?
wanting to know
known for many years
not known
known again
4
The prefix -un show that the word unhappy means
very happy.
wanting to be happy.
not happy.
one who is happy.
5
What does it mean that people have reclaimed the grassland?
They have taken it back.
They have taken it before.
They want to take it.
They will take it later.
6
Based on evidence from the text, the author would MOST LIKELY agree with the idea that
the government is too busy to listen to our concerns.
the court should have ruled for the drilling plan.
Otero Mesa is a grassland that is protected too much.
Americans have the right to petition their government.
7
What does rethink mean?
think quickly
think before
think again
think clearly
8
What text evidence BEST summarizes the author's point of view about the Otero Mesa?
It is too dry for trees.
A variety of wildlife calls this grassy land home.
Otero Mesa is a special place.
The Apache wanted to protect the ruins of their ancestors.
9
Which statement would the author MOST LIKELY agree with?
Otero Mesa is not a protected place.
People should be allowed to drill on Otero Mesa.
People can let the government know what they think only...
Otero Mesa should be protected as a wilderness area.
10
Base on evidence from text, the author would MOST LIKELY agree with the idea that
most people were not worried that the plants and animals...
not everyone worked together when they signed the petition.
the government should consider the effects on nature...
the government should be allowed to drill and mine on the...

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