Read and Answer
Read the passage, then choose the best answer.
The fourth-grade class noticed that the creek beside the park was lower than usual. Their teacher explained that several weeks with little rain had reduced the water supply. Students studied a map, measured the creek on three Fridays, and recorded their results. They planted native grasses along the bank because the roots could hold soil in place. When a storm arrived, the grasses and a small rain garden slowed the water before it reached the creek. The class presented its evidence at a town meeting. The council used the students' findings to plan future water-saving projects.
1.What slowed the storm water?the creek map / the town meeting / the grasses and rain garden
2.What can the reader infer about the students?they used observations to solve a community problem / they wanted the creek to dry up / they avoided collecting evidence
3.What is the passage mainly about?students using evidence to help protect local water / a town choosing a new mascot / a family preparing for a vacation
4.Why did students plant native grasses?the plants would cover the map / the grasses needed no sunlight / the roots could hold soil in place
5.What caused the water supply to decrease?a broken bridge / too many new trees / several weeks with little rain
6.How many Fridays did students measure the creek?three / one / five