Reading Passage
Climate change, driven by human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels, is having profound effects on wildlife around the world. In recent decades, scientists have observed significant shifts in the distribution and behavior of many species in response to changing environmental conditions. One of the most immediate impacts of climate change on wildlife is alterations in migration patterns. For example, some bird species are now migrating earlier in the year to adjust to changing temperatures. This shift in timing can disrupt established ecological relationships and lead to mismatches in food availability. Additionally, rising global temperatures are causing shifts in habitats, forcing species to move to higher altitudes or latitudes in search of suitable conditions. As a result, some species are facing increased competition for resources or are being pushed to the brink of extinction. Climate change also affects reproductive cycles, with some species experiencing changes in breeding seasons or reduced reproductive success due to altered environmental cues. In marine environments, rising sea temperatures are bleaching coral reefs and affecting the distribution of marine species. The loss of coral reefs has cascading effects on entire ecosystems, impacting fish populations and marine biodiversity. Overall, the impact of climate change on wildlife is multifaceted and requires urgent attention and action.
Questions:
1. According to the passage, what is one immediate impact of climate change on wildlife?
A) Changes in mating behaviors
B) Alterations in migration patterns
C) Decreased competition for resources
D) Expansion of habitats
2. Which factor is NOT mentioned as a driver of climate change in the passage?
A) Deforestation
B) Burning of fossil fuels
C) Urbanization
D) Industrial activities
3. Based on the passage, what is one effect of rising global temperatures on wildlife habitats?
A) Expansion of habitats to lower altitudes
B) Decreased competition among species
C) Shifts to higher altitudes or latitudes
D) Reduced migration patterns
4. What inference can be made about the impact of climate change on marine species from the passage?
A) Marine species are not affected by rising sea temperatures
B) Coral reefs are thriving due to increased sea temperatures
C) Marine biodiversity is at risk due to climate change
D) Fish populations are increasing as a result of climate change
5. What is the rhetorical purpose of the passage?
A) To entertain readers with stories of wildlife behaviors
B) To inform readers about the impact of climate change on wildlife
C) To persuade readers to take action against deforestation
D) To criticize human activities that contribute to climate change
6. Which sentence would best fit into the paragraph discussing the effects of climate change on reproductive cycles?
A) The loss of coral reefs has led to a decline in marine biodiversity.
B) Some species are experiencing changes in breeding seasons due to climate change.
C) Rising global temperatures are affecting the distribution of marine species.
D) Climate change is causing shifts in habitats for terrestrial wildlife.
7. In a summary of the passage, which of the following points would be included?
A) Changes in migration patterns
B) Rising sea temperatures affecting marine life
C) Decreased competition for resources in wildlife habitats
Answer Key:
1. (B)
2. (C)
3. (C)
4. (C)
5. (B)
6. (B)
7. (A, B, C)
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