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There are two major mountain ranges in the United States. The longest mountain range is the Appalachian Mountains, which can be found in the eastern part of the United States. Since these mountains are very old, they have eroded and are not tall mountains. The Rocky Mountains can be found in the western part of the United States. The Rocky Mountains are very tall and can be over 10,000 feet tall. A. The longest mountain range is the Appalachian Mountains. B. The Rocky Mountains are very tall. C. There are two major mountain ranges in the United States. Paul Revere was a member of the Sons of Liberty. He participated in the Boston Tea Party and sent messages all over Boston. In April 1775, Paul Revere warned the colonists of Lexington and Concord that the British were coming to seize their weapons. Paul Revere played an important role in our country’s independence. A. Paul Revere played an important role in our country’s independence. B. He participated in the Boston Tea Party. C. Paul Revere was a member of the Sons of Liberty. There are many different ways we can help protect our earth. One way is to reduce the amount of resources we use. For example, we can make sure to turn off the lights when we leave the room. Another way to protect the environment is to recycle. When we recycle, we reuse materials in a different way. When you go grocery shopping, you can reuse your grocery bags. A. One way to help the earth is to recycle. B. There are many ways we can help protect our earth. C. We can also reuse our resources.

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Page 1: Nonfiction Main Idea Passages

There are two major mountain ranges in the United States. The longest mountain range is the Appalachian Mountains, which can be found in the eastern part of the United States. Since these mountains are very old, they have eroded and are not tall mountains. The Rocky Mountains can be found in the western part of the United States. The Rocky Mountains are very tall and can be over 10,000 feet tall.

A. The longest mountain range is the Appalachian Mountains.

B. The Rocky Mountains are very tall.

C. There are two major mountain ranges in the United States.

Paul Revere was a member of the Sons of Liberty. He participated in the Boston Tea Party and sent messages all over Boston. In April 1775, Paul Revere warned the colonists of Lexington and Concord that the British were coming to seize their weapons. Paul Revere played an important role in our country’s independence.

A. Paul Revere played an important role in our country’s independence.

B. He participated in the Boston Tea Party.

C. Paul Revere was a member of the Sons of Liberty.

There are many different ways we can help protect our earth. One way is to reduce the amount of resources we use. For example, we can make sure to turn off the lights when we leave the room. Another way to protect the environment is to recycle. When we recycle, we reuse materials in a different way. When you go grocery shopping, you can reuse your grocery bags.

A. One way to help the earth is to recycle.

B. There are many ways we can help protect our earth.

C. We can also reuse our resources.

There are many dangers to baby sea turtles. One source of danger is from humans. When we leave lights on at the beach, the sea turtles walk toward the lights instead of the ocean. Other animals such as raccoons and birds are also a threat to sea turtles. Pollution also kills many sea turtles each year.

A. There are many dangers to sea turtles.

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B. Pollution also kills many sea turtles.

C. One source of danger is from humans.