Let's solve each question based on the reading passage titled
"Location, Location, Location". I'll provide clear answers and explanations for each.
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1) Based on what you have read, what is the difference between an advantage and a disadvantage?
Answer:
An *advantage* is a good thing or benefit about living in a certain place, while a *disadvantage* is a bad thing or challenge that makes living there difficult.
Explanation:
The passage explains that people consider both advantages (good things) and disadvantages (bad things) when choosing where to live. For example, living near the coast has the advantage of access to fish and the ocean, but it might have disadvantages like storms or flooding.
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2) Name one reason someone might choose to live near the coast.
Answer:
Someone might choose to live near the coast because they can catch and sell fish and other sea creatures for a living.
Explanation:
The passage says: *"People who enjoy the beach can make their living from the ocean. They can catch and sell fish and other sea creatures."* This shows that economic opportunity through fishing is a key reason.
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3) Why don't many people live near the north or south poles?
Answer:
Many people don’t live near the North or South Poles because the climate is very cold and windy, which makes it hard to survive.
Explanation:
The passage states: *"The disadvantage of the very cold and windy conditions usually keeps people away."* These extreme weather conditions are not suitable for most people’s lifestyles.
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4) What is a natural resource?
Answer:
A natural resource is something that comes from nature and helps people survive, such as water, soil, minerals, or fish.
Explanation:
The passage defines natural resources as: *"things that we get from nature that help us survive."* Examples include rich soil for farming, fish from the ocean, and mineral deposits in deserts.
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5) What natural resources are there in your local community?
Answer (example):
In my local community, there are forests, rivers, and fertile soil. These resources support farming, provide clean water, and offer wood for building.
Explanation:
This question asks for a personal response, so the answer depends on where you live. Since this is a general worksheet, students are expected to think about their own area. The passage gives examples like soil, water, fish, and minerals, so students should identify similar things in their region.
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✔ Summary of Answers:
1. An advantage is a good thing; a disadvantage is a bad thing about a location.
2. People may live near the coast to fish and make a living from the ocean.
3. The extreme cold and wind at the poles make them unsuitable for most people.
4. A natural resource is something from nature that helps us survive (like water, soil, or minerals).
5. (Personal answer) Example: Rivers, forests, and fertile soil.
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