The Great Barrier Reef — Passage
Grades
2
3
4
Standards
RI.3.1
RI.4.1
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ABOUT THIS READER
This passage introduces the Great Barrier Reef, a magnificent underwater ecosystem off the coast of Australia. It describes the reef's vast size, diverse marine life, and the crucial role of coral polyps in building the reef. The text highlights the reef's importance for coastal protection and as a habitat for sea creatures, emphasizing its status as a natural wonder visible from space. Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, coral reef, Australia, marine life, sea turtles, coral polyps, ecosystem, coastal protection, underwater world.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder located off the coast of Australia. It stretches for over 2,300 kilometers and is the world's largest coral reef system. This incredible underwater world is home to thousands of species of marine life, including colorful fish, sea turtles, and dolphins. The reef is made up of tiny animals called coral polyps that build hard skeletons around themselves.
Over time, these skeletons form the large structures we see as coral reefs. The Great Barrier Reef is so big that it can be seen from space! It's not just beautiful – it's also important for protecting coastlines from storms and providing a home for many sea creatures.
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Off the coast of AfricaOff the coast of AustraliaIn the Caribbean SeaIn the Mediterranean SeaHow long is the Great Barrier Reef?
1,000 kilometers1,500 kilometers2,300 kilometers3,000 kilometersWhat are coral polyps?
Types of fishTiny animals that build coral reefsPlants that grow on the reefRocks found in the oceanWhich of the following is NOT mentioned as living in the Great Barrier Reef?
FishSea turtlesDolphinsPenguinsWhat is one important function of the Great Barrier Reef?
It provides oil for energyIt protects coastlines from stormsIt produces oxygen for the atmosphereIt regulates ocean temperatureHow can the Great Barrier Reef be seen?
Only through a microscopeOnly by scuba divingFrom spaceOnly during low tideCommon core standards covered
RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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