Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean
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Grade 7 reading comprehension worksheet featuring a medium difficulty passage about the ocean. Includes questions on explicit details, inference, vocabulary, and author's purpose to develop critical thinking skills.
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Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean
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Exploring the Wonders of the Ocean
English | Grade 7
Instructions: Read the passage carefully. Then, answer each question by choosing the best option or providing a short answer. Make sure to read all questions thoroughly before responding.
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Reading Passage
The ocean, covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, remains one of the most mysterious and least understood places on our planet. It is home to an incredible diversity of life, from tiny plankton to massive whales. The deep ocean, in particular, is a realm of darkness and pressure so intense that humans have only recently begun to explore its depths with specialized submersibles. Scientists believe that the ocean plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate, distributing heat around the globe through currents like the Gulf Stream. Despite its importance, the ocean faces numerous threats, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change, which threaten marine ecosystems. Efforts are underway worldwide to protect these vital environments, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to preserve the ocean's health for future generations.
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Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the passage.
1.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the ocean?
[2 marks]AAbout 50%
BMore than 70%
CLess than 30%
DExactly 60%
2.
Name one reason scientists are interested in exploring the deep ocean.
[2 marks]3.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a threat to the ocean?
[2 marks]APollution
BOverfishing
CVolcanic eruptions
DClimate change
4.
Based on the passage, what role does the ocean play in Earth's climate?
[2 marks]5.
What is the main purpose of the passage?
[2 marks]ATo describe the different types of ocean animals
BTo explain the importance and threats of the ocean
CTo provide travel tips for visiting the ocean
DTo discuss the history of ocean exploration
6.
What does the passage suggest about the future of ocean exploration?
[2 marks]7.
What vocabulary word in the passage means 'a large body of salt water'?
[2 marks]8.
Why are efforts being made worldwide to protect the ocean?
[2 marks]9.
Which phrase best describes the deep ocean?
[2 marks]AA sunny, shallow place
BA realm of darkness and high pressure
CA warm, tropical region
DA brightly lit coral reef
10.
In your own words, explain why it is important to protect the ocean.
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