The following text is from Frederick Marryat’s 1847 novel The Children of the New Forest.The old forester lay awake the whole of this night, reflecting how he should act relative to the children; he felt the great responsibility that he had incurred, and was alarmed when he considered what might be the consequences if his days were shortened. What would become of them—living in so sequestered a spot that few knew even of its existence—totally shut out from the world, and left to their own resources?Based on the text, what is true about the children?*A. They are isolated from people other than the old forester.B. They are completely unable to take care of themselves.C. The old forester is resentful of having to take care of them.D. They attempt to help the old forester with his responsibilities.

When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's understanding of the passage?A.It traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the Amazon.B.It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless desert.C.It examines the connection between cutting down trees and the environmental outcome.D.It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down trees.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's understanding of the passage?A.It examines the connection between cutting down trees and the environmental outcome.B.It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down trees.C.It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless desert.D.It traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the Amazon.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's understanding of the passage?A.It examines the connection between cutting down trees and the environmental outcome.B.It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down trees.C.It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless desert.D.It traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the

How did the Forest Acts affect the lives of pastoralists in terms of their access to forests and movement within them?

Last night the temperature dropped below freezing. It's morning, and frost has formed over the ground. But this doesn't dampen the giggles and squeals of a group of 20 kindergartners waiting to enter the forest. These preschoolers, ages 2-6, go to school in a forest in a park in their city. They do this in the rain and sun, in the heat and cold. It's part of a new way of teaching: forest schools.In forest schools, toys are not allowed. Instead of toys, kids use sticks, rocks, and leaves. Set free in nature, they are encouraged to be creative and to use their imagination. With minimal supervision, kids build independence and self-esteem. They learn that having fun means including others, working together, and being mindful of others' feelings.The idea of forest schools first took root in Scandinavian countries, namely Sweden and Denmark (both rich in woodland), in the 1950s. Since then, the idea has spread across the globe at a respectable pace. Forest schools have cropped up in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, Malaysia, Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, Germany and the United Kingdom.Forest preschools are more popular than ever. But not everyone supports them. Opponents to these schools believe they do not provide enough structure. They think kids should be taught that life has rules and they cannot simply run free. Likewise, they charge that forest schools are dangerous. They think children should be kept under closer watch. After all, they claim, bad things can happen to children who stray too far from a responsible adult. (It is not unusual for forest school students to be allowed to play out of sight, but within earshot, of their teachers.) They say that a child could fall from a tree, get lost—or worse, get kidnapped. Some forest schools even allow kids to help start small cooking fires and to use pocket knives to whittle wood. This poses even more significant dangers.Although not every forest school is exactly alike, they all share the same, core belief. They believe that the combination of freedom and the forest best prepares children to deal with life's challenges. One of the forest preschool teachers summarized this idea nicely while talking to a parent. "It's a shame that kids today know more about science and technology than about the little bird outside their window," she said. "I want our kids to know what that bird sounds like, not what genus it belongs to."Gregory, Alice. "Running Free in Germany's Outdoor Preschools." The New York Times. N.p., 18 May 2017. Web. 24 May 2017."Forest school (learning style)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 May 2017. Web. 24 May 2017.SubmitChallenge QuestionWhat's thisAs used in paragraph 3, the word respectable has its nearest SYNONYM inhighlight textAfairBrapidCploddingDswift