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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Wind and the Meadowlark Long ago on the South Dakota prairie, the North Wind blew so fiercely each autumn that the animals hid in their burrows. Only the Meadowlark stayed above ground, singing her sweet song from the tall grass. North Wind became angry and blew colder, trying to silence her. 'Why do you sing when I bring winter?' roared North Wind. Meadowlark replied calmly, 'Your cold wind reminds us that spring will always return.' Amazed by her courage, North Wind softened his icy breath and let Meadowlark sing her warning to the prairie animals so they could prepare for the snow. What causes North Wind to soften his icy breath at the end of the story?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Wind and the Meadowlark Long ago on the South Dakota prairie, the North Wind blew so fiercely each autumn that the animals hid in their burrows. Only the Meadowlark stayed above ground, singing her sweet song from the tall grass. North Wind became angry and blew colder, trying to silence her. 'Why do you sing when I bring winter?' roared North Wind. Meadowlark replied calmly, 'Your cold wind reminds us that spring will always return.' Amazed by her courage, North Wind softened his icy breath and let Meadowlark sing her warning to the prairie animals so they could prepare for the snow. Why does Meadowlark sing when the cold wind blows?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Wind and the Meadowlark Long ago on the South Dakota prairie, the North Wind blew so fiercely each autumn that the animals hid in their burrows. Only the Meadowlark stayed above ground, singing her sweet song from the tall grass. North Wind became angry and blew colder, trying to silence her. 'Why do you sing when I bring winter?' roared North Wind. Meadowlark replied calmly, 'Your cold wind reminds us that spring will always return.' Amazed by her courage, North Wind softened his icy breath and let Meadowlark sing her warning to the prairie animals so they could prepare for the snow. Which sentence best describes Meadowlark's character?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Wind and the Meadowlark Long ago on the South Dakota prairie, the North Wind blew so fiercely each autumn that the animals hid in their burrows. Only the Meadowlark stayed above ground, singing her sweet song from the tall grass. North Wind became angry and blew colder, trying to silence her. 'Why do you sing when I bring winter?' roared North Wind. Meadowlark replied calmly, 'Your cold wind reminds us that spring will always return.' Amazed by her courage, North Wind softened his icy breath and let Meadowlark sing her warning to the prairie animals so they could prepare for the snow. What is the main summary of this legend?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Wind and the Meadowlark Long ago on the South Dakota prairie, the North Wind blew so fiercely each autumn that the animals hid in their burrows. Only the Meadowlark stayed above ground, singing her sweet song from the tall grass. North Wind became angry and blew colder, trying to silence her. 'Why do you sing when I bring winter?' roared North Wind. Meadowlark replied calmly, 'Your cold wind reminds us that spring will always return.' Amazed by her courage, North Wind softened his icy breath and let Meadowlark sing her warning to the prairie animals so they could prepare for the snow. What central theme about nature and life is expressed in this mythic tale?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Maya's Prairie Garden Maya lived on a family ranch near Pierre, South Dakota. Spring was planting season, and Maya wanted to grow wild sunflowers. Her grandfather gave her a small pouch of dark seeds. 'Sunflowers are tough, Maya,' he smiled. 'Their roots dig deep into the prairie soil to find water even during hot summers.' Maya carefully raked the dirt, planted each seed, and watered them daily. By July, vibrant yellow flowers stood taller than Maya, bobbing gently in the summer breeze. Why does Maya's grandfather call sunflowers 'tough'?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Maya's Prairie Garden Maya lived on a family ranch near Pierre, South Dakota. Spring was planting season, and Maya wanted to grow wild sunflowers. Her grandfather gave her a small pouch of dark seeds. 'Sunflowers are tough, Maya,' he smiled. 'Their roots dig deep into the prairie soil to find water even during hot summers.' Maya carefully raked the dirt, planted each seed, and watered them daily. By July, vibrant yellow flowers stood taller than Maya, bobbing gently in the summer breeze. What can the reader infer about Maya from her actions in the passage?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Maya's Prairie Garden Maya lived on a family ranch near Pierre, South Dakota. Spring was planting season, and Maya wanted to grow wild sunflowers. Her grandfather gave her a small pouch of dark seeds. 'Sunflowers are tough, Maya,' he smiled. 'Their roots dig deep into the prairie soil to find water even during hot summers.' Maya carefully raked the dirt, planted each seed, and watered them daily. By July, vibrant yellow flowers stood taller than Maya, bobbing gently in the summer breeze. How does the setting of South Dakota prairie influence the events of the story?

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Read the script snippet below before answering the question. [SCENE 1: Inside a covered wagon parked near the Missouri River. Rain patters against the canvas roof. BEN (age 9) sits on a wooden crate holding a compass. HATTIE (age 11) is packing flour into a cloth sack.] BEN: (Looking worried) Hattie, the river is rising fast. Do you think Father can steer the oxen across tomorrow? HATTIE: (Setting the sack down firmly) Father knows how to read the currents, Ben. We just need to keep our gear dry tonight. What is the purpose of the text enclosed in brackets at the beginning of the scene?

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Read the script snippet below before answering the question. [SCENE 1: Inside a covered wagon parked near the Missouri River. Rain patters against the canvas roof. BEN (age 9) sits on a wooden crate holding a compass. HATTIE (age 11) is packing flour into a cloth sack.] BEN: (Looking worried) Hattie, the river is rising fast. Do you think Father can steer the oxen across tomorrow? HATTIE: (Setting the sack down firmly) Father knows how to read the currents, Ben. We just need to keep our gear dry tonight. What do the stage directions in parentheses — '(Looking worried)' and '(Setting the sack down firmly)' — tell the actors?

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Read the script snippet below before answering the question. [SCENE 1: Inside a covered wagon parked near the Missouri River. Rain patters against the canvas roof. BEN (age 9) sits on a wooden crate holding a compass. HATTIE (age 11) is packing flour into a cloth sack.] BEN: (Looking worried) Hattie, the river is rising fast. Do you think Father can steer the oxen across tomorrow? HATTIE: (Setting the sack down firmly) Father knows how to read the currents, Ben. We just need to keep our gear dry tonight. What primary concern creates tension in this scene?

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Read the script snippet below before answering the question. [SCENE 1: Inside a covered wagon parked near the Missouri River. Rain patters against the canvas roof. BEN (age 9) sits on a wooden crate holding a compass. HATTIE (age 11) is packing flour into a cloth sack.] BEN: (Looking worried) Hattie, the river is rising fast. Do you think Father can steer the oxen across tomorrow? HATTIE: (Setting the sack down firmly) Father knows how to read the currents, Ben. We just need to keep our gear dry tonight. How does Hattie's response contrast with Ben's feelings?

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Read the script snippet below before answering the question. [SCENE 1: Inside a covered wagon parked near the Missouri River. Rain patters against the canvas roof. BEN (age 9) sits on a wooden crate holding a compass. HATTIE (age 11) is packing flour into a cloth sack.] BEN: (Looking worried) Hattie, the river is rising fast. Do you think Father can steer the oxen across tomorrow? HATTIE: (Setting the sack down firmly) Father knows how to read the currents, Ben. We just need to keep our gear dry tonight. How does the structure of this drama snippet differ from a prose narrative?

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Read the traditional tale below before answering the question. Coyote and the Evening Star Coyote was trotting across the Cheyenne River plains when he saw the Evening Star sparkling in the twilight. 'You look so lonely up there!' Coyote called out. 'Come down and race me across the hills!' The Star smiled quietly and replied, 'I belong in the sky to guide travellers, Coyote.' But foolish Coyote kept leaping high, trying to catch the Star in his jaws. He jumped off a high ridge, tumbled down a grassy slope, and landed flat on his back. Rubbing his head, Coyote looked up to see the Star shining in the exact same spot. From then on, Coyote only howled at stars from the safety of the valley floor. Why does Coyote fall down the grassy slope?

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Read the traditional tale below before answering the question. Coyote and the Evening Star Coyote was trotting across the Cheyenne River plains when he saw the Evening Star sparkling in the twilight. 'You look so lonely up there!' Coyote called out. 'Come down and race me across the hills!' The Star smiled quietly and replied, 'I belong in the sky to guide travellers, Coyote.' But foolish Coyote kept leaping high, trying to catch the Star in his jaws. He jumped off a high ridge, tumbled down a grassy slope, and landed flat on his back. Rubbing his head, Coyote looked up to see the Star shining in the exact same spot. From then on, Coyote only howled at stars from the safety of the valley floor. Where does this story take place?

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Read the traditional tale below before answering the question. Coyote and the Evening Star Coyote was trotting across the Cheyenne River plains when he saw the Evening Star sparkling in the twilight. 'You look so lonely up there!' Coyote called out. 'Come down and race me across the hills!' The Star smiled quietly and replied, 'I belong in the sky to guide travellers, Coyote.' But foolish Coyote kept leaping high, trying to catch the Star in his jaws. He jumped off a high ridge, tumbled down a grassy slope, and landed flat on his back. Rubbing his head, Coyote looked up to see the Star shining in the exact same spot. From then on, Coyote only howled at stars from the safety of the valley floor. What lesson does Coyote learn by the end of the story?

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Read the traditional tale below before answering the question. Coyote and the Evening Star Coyote was trotting across the Cheyenne River plains when he saw the Evening Star sparkling in the twilight. 'You look so lonely up there!' Coyote called out. 'Come down and race me across the hills!' The Star smiled quietly and replied, 'I belong in the sky to guide travellers, Coyote.' But foolish Coyote kept leaping high, trying to catch the Star in his jaws. He jumped off a high ridge, tumbled down a grassy slope, and landed flat on his back. Rubbing his head, Coyote looked up to see the Star shining in the exact same spot. From then on, Coyote only howled at stars from the safety of the valley floor. How does this trickster tale explain a natural animal behavior?

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Read the traditional tale below before answering the question. Coyote and the Evening Star Coyote was trotting across the Cheyenne River plains when he saw the Evening Star sparkling in the twilight. 'You look so lonely up there!' Coyote called out. 'Come down and race me across the hills!' The Star smiled quietly and replied, 'I belong in the sky to guide travellers, Coyote.' But foolish Coyote kept leaping high, trying to catch the Star in his jaws. He jumped off a high ridge, tumbled down a grassy slope, and landed flat on his back. Rubbing his head, Coyote looked up to see the Star shining in the exact same spot. From then on, Coyote only howled at stars from the safety of the valley floor. Which word best describes the Evening Star's point of view?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Badlands Discovery Noah and his elder sister Clara were hiking along a designated trail in Badlands National Park. The sun baked the colorful layered rock formations around them. Suddenly, Clara stopped near a dry creek bed and pointed. 'Look Noah, embedded right in that clay layer!' Noah leaned down to inspect a small, petrified tooth with sharp ridges. Remembering the ranger's briefing at the visitor center, Noah pulled out his notepad and drew a map of their location rather than disturbing the ground. Ten minutes later, they showed the sketch to Ranger Thomas, who confirmed it was an ancient saber-toothed cat fossil. What happens right after Clara points out the item in the clay layer?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Badlands Discovery Noah and his elder sister Clara were hiking along a designated trail in Badlands National Park. The sun baked the colorful layered rock formations around them. Suddenly, Clara stopped near a dry creek bed and pointed. 'Look Noah, embedded right in that clay layer!' Noah leaned down to inspect a small, petrified tooth with sharp ridges. Remembering the ranger's briefing at the visitor center, Noah pulled out his notepad and drew a map of their location rather than disturbing the ground. Ten minutes later, they showed the sketch to Ranger Thomas, who confirmed it was an ancient saber-toothed cat fossil. In this story, what does the word 'petrified' mean?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Badlands Discovery Noah and his elder sister Clara were hiking along a designated trail in Badlands National Park. The sun baked the colorful layered rock formations around them. Suddenly, Clara stopped near a dry creek bed and pointed. 'Look Noah, embedded right in that clay layer!' Noah leaned down to inspect a small, petrified tooth with sharp ridges. Remembering the ranger's briefing at the visitor center, Noah pulled out his notepad and drew a map of their location rather than disturbing the ground. Ten minutes later, they showed the sketch to Ranger Thomas, who confirmed it was an ancient saber-toothed cat fossil. Why did Noah draw a map instead of picking up the fossil?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Badlands Discovery Noah and his elder sister Clara were hiking along a designated trail in Badlands National Park. The sun baked the colorful layered rock formations around them. Suddenly, Clara stopped near a dry creek bed and pointed. 'Look Noah, embedded right in that clay layer!' Noah leaned down to inspect a small, petrified tooth with sharp ridges. Remembering the ranger's briefing at the visitor center, Noah pulled out his notepad and drew a map of their location rather than disturbing the ground. Ten minutes later, they showed the sketch to Ranger Thomas, who confirmed it was an ancient saber-toothed cat fossil. What can be inferred about Ranger Thomas's reaction when he sees Noah's sketch?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Badlands Discovery Noah and his elder sister Clara were hiking along a designated trail in Badlands National Park. The sun baked the colorful layered rock formations around them. Suddenly, Clara stopped near a dry creek bed and pointed. 'Look Noah, embedded right in that clay layer!' Noah leaned down to inspect a small, petrified tooth with sharp ridges. Remembering the ranger's briefing at the visitor center, Noah pulled out his notepad and drew a map of their location rather than disturbing the ground. Ten minutes later, they showed the sketch to Ranger Thomas, who confirmed it was an ancient saber-toothed cat fossil. Which theme is most strongly supported by Noah's choice in the story?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. A Night in the Pioneer Cabin Snow whipped against the small glass window pane of the sod house on the Dakota territory prairie. Inside, ten-year-old Lars stoked the iron stove while his sister Anna wrapped extra wool blankets around their younger brother. Father was out in the barn securing the storm door. Despite the howling gale outside, the little room stayed warm and smelled of boiling oats and pine wood smoke. Lars looked at the flickering lantern light and felt a quiet wave of peace fill the cabin. How does the structural contrast between the outside storm and the inside cabin contribute to the story's mood?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. A Night in the Pioneer Cabin Snow whipped against the small glass window pane of the sod house on the Dakota territory prairie. Inside, ten-year-old Lars stoked the iron stove while his sister Anna wrapped extra wool blankets around their younger brother. Father was out in the barn securing the storm door. Despite the howling gale outside, the little room stayed warm and smelled of boiling oats and pine wood smoke. Lars looked at the flickering lantern light and felt a quiet wave of peace fill the cabin. Which implicit motive drives the children's actions in the passage?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. A Night in the Pioneer Cabin Snow whipped against the small glass window pane of the sod house on the Dakota territory prairie. Inside, ten-year-old Lars stoked the iron stove while his sister Anna wrapped extra wool blankets around their younger brother. Father was out in the barn securing the storm door. Despite the howling gale outside, the little room stayed warm and smelled of boiling oats and pine wood smoke. Lars looked at the flickering lantern light and felt a quiet wave of peace fill the cabin. In classical literature, wind storms often symbolize trials or challenges. What does the iron stove in this passage symbolize?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. A Night in the Pioneer Cabin Snow whipped against the small glass window pane of the sod house on the Dakota territory prairie. Inside, ten-year-old Lars stoked the iron stove while his sister Anna wrapped extra wool blankets around their younger brother. Father was out in the barn securing the storm door. Despite the howling gale outside, the little room stayed warm and smelled of boiling oats and pine wood smoke. Lars looked at the flickering lantern light and felt a quiet wave of peace fill the cabin. How would the story change if it were told from Father's point of view in the barn?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. A Night in the Pioneer Cabin Snow whipped against the small glass window pane of the sod house on the Dakota territory prairie. Inside, ten-year-old Lars stoked the iron stove while his sister Anna wrapped extra wool blankets around their younger brother. Father was out in the barn securing the storm door. Despite the howling gale outside, the little room stayed warm and smelled of boiling oats and pine wood smoke. Lars looked at the flickering lantern light and felt a quiet wave of peace fill the cabin. What overall message does the text convey about pioneer life on the Great Plains?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Giant Fossils of the Badlands South Dakota's Badlands National Park is one of the richest fossil beds in North America. Millions of years ago, the area was covered by warm shallow seas and lush floodplains where ancient rhinos, saber-toothed cats, and three-toed horses lived. Over time, rivers deposited layers of silt, sand, and clay over dead animals. As water washed away softer rock layers, fossils became exposed on cliff walls. Today, paleontologists travel from around the world to study these ancient bones and learn how Earth's climate changed over millions of years. What is the main idea of this passage?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Giant Fossils of the Badlands South Dakota's Badlands National Park is one of the richest fossil beds in North America. Millions of years ago, the area was covered by warm shallow seas and lush floodplains where ancient rhinos, saber-toothed cats, and three-toed horses lived. Over time, rivers deposited layers of silt, sand, and clay over dead animals. As water washed away softer rock layers, fossils became exposed on cliff walls. Today, paleontologists travel from around the world to study these ancient bones and learn how Earth's climate changed over millions of years. Which detail explains how the animal remains turned into exposed fossils over time?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Giant Fossils of the Badlands South Dakota's Badlands National Park is one of the richest fossil beds in North America. Millions of years ago, the area was covered by warm shallow seas and lush floodplains where ancient rhinos, saber-toothed cats, and three-toed horses lived. Over time, rivers deposited layers of silt, sand, and clay over dead animals. As water washed away softer rock layers, fossils became exposed on cliff walls. Today, paleontologists travel from around the world to study these ancient bones and learn how Earth's climate changed over millions of years. What primary text structure does the author use to explain fossil formation in paragraph 2?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Giant Fossils of the Badlands South Dakota's Badlands National Park is one of the richest fossil beds in North America. Millions of years ago, the area was covered by warm shallow seas and lush floodplains where ancient rhinos, saber-toothed cats, and three-toed horses lived. Over time, rivers deposited layers of silt, sand, and clay over dead animals. As water washed away softer rock layers, fossils became exposed on cliff walls. Today, paleontologists travel from around the world to study these ancient bones and learn how Earth's climate changed over millions of years. What is the role of a 'paleontologist' as described in the passage?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Giant Fossils of the Badlands South Dakota's Badlands National Park is one of the richest fossil beds in North America. Millions of years ago, the area was covered by warm shallow seas and lush floodplains where ancient rhinos, saber-toothed cats, and three-toed horses lived. Over time, rivers deposited layers of silt, sand, and clay over dead animals. As water washed away softer rock layers, fossils became exposed on cliff walls. Today, paleontologists travel from around the world to study these ancient bones and learn how Earth's climate changed over millions of years. What can the reader infer about South Dakota's environment millions of years ago compared to today?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Return of the American Bison In the early 1800s, tens of millions of bison roamed the Great Plains of North America, including the vast grasslands of South Dakota. However, by 1890, over-hunting brought the species close to extinction, with fewer than 1,000 animals remaining. Recognizing the crisis, conservationists and Native American tribes established protected reserves like Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. Today, thanks to careful breeding and habitat protection, over 500,000 bison live in North America, restoring balance to the prairie ecosystem. What caused the American bison population to drop severely by 1890?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Return of the American Bison In the early 1800s, tens of millions of bison roamed the Great Plains of North America, including the vast grasslands of South Dakota. However, by 1890, over-hunting brought the species close to extinction, with fewer than 1,000 animals remaining. Recognizing the crisis, conservationists and Native American tribes established protected reserves like Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. Today, thanks to careful breeding and habitat protection, over 500,000 bison live in North America, restoring balance to the prairie ecosystem. How many bison live in North America today according to the passage?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Return of the American Bison In the early 1800s, tens of millions of bison roamed the Great Plains of North America, including the vast grasslands of South Dakota. However, by 1890, over-hunting brought the species close to extinction, with fewer than 1,000 animals remaining. Recognizing the crisis, conservationists and Native American tribes established protected reserves like Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. Today, thanks to careful breeding and habitat protection, over 500,000 bison live in North America, restoring balance to the prairie ecosystem. Which cause-and-effect relationship is highlighted in the text?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Return of the American Bison In the early 1800s, tens of millions of bison roamed the Great Plains of North America, including the vast grasslands of South Dakota. However, by 1890, over-hunting brought the species close to extinction, with fewer than 1,000 animals remaining. Recognizing the crisis, conservationists and Native American tribes established protected reserves like Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. Today, thanks to careful breeding and habitat protection, over 500,000 bison live in North America, restoring balance to the prairie ecosystem. Which organization group worked alongside conservationists to build reserves?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Return of the American Bison In the early 1800s, tens of millions of bison roamed the Great Plains of North America, including the vast grasslands of South Dakota. However, by 1890, over-hunting brought the species close to extinction, with fewer than 1,000 animals remaining. Recognizing the crisis, conservationists and Native American tribes established protected reserves like Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. Today, thanks to careful breeding and habitat protection, over 500,000 bison live in North America, restoring balance to the prairie ecosystem. What is the overall organizational pattern of this historical text?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Harnessing the Prairie Wind South Dakota is known for its steady prairie winds, making it an ideal location for wind power energy. Giant wind turbines, some standing over 300 feet tall, harvest kinetic energy from moving air and convert it into clean electricity. Today, wind power generates more than 50 percent of South Dakota's total electricity. Because wind is a renewable resource that produces zero greenhouse gas emissions, expanding wind farms helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels like coal and oil. What does the word 'renewable' mean as used in the text?

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Harnessing the Prairie Wind South Dakota is known for its steady prairie winds, making it an ideal location for wind power energy. Giant wind turbines, some standing over 300 feet tall, harvest kinetic energy from moving air and convert it into clean electricity. Today, wind power generates more than 50 percent of South Dakota's total electricity. Because wind is a renewable resource that produces zero greenhouse gas emissions, expanding wind farms helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels like coal and oil. How is this informational passage structured to address energy needs?

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