The article states:Jumbo squid (also called Humboldt squid or "red devils") typically inhabit the deep, tropical waters off Mexico and Central America. Lately, however, the cephalopods have been surfacing in the shallow waters off southern California. Researchers believe the squid may have established a year-round population off California. There, they live at depths of 300 to 650 feet.The author's purpose for writing this passage was to _________.A.Convince readers that California waters are better for the squid populationB.Convince readers that diving in order to see squid has become easierC.Explain why the squid have established a habitat off CaliforniaD.Explain why it is unusual to see the squid in the waters off CaliforniaSUBMITExtras

Which of these is a statement of opinion?A.Many jumbo squid were spotted near San Diego in 2002 and 2005.B.Jumbo squid are also known as "Humboldt squid" or "red devils."C.Divers who swim with jumbo squid must be incredibly brave people.D.Jumbo squid can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) long and can weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kilograms).SUBMITExtras

According to the article, what is one possible reason why jumbo squid are appearing in waters off San Diego?A.The squid are attracted by the cameras and lights used by swimmers in the area.B.The squid might be searching for food and are following their prey into shallow waters.C.The squid are curious to see if humans who dive in the area are edible.D.The squid have become overcrowded in the deep waters off Mexico and Central America.SUBMITExtras

Suppose that Clara wants to find out more about jumbo squid. She would find most of her information __________.A.By looking in the dictionary, under "squid"B.In a book titled Cephalopods of the Pacific OceanC.Looking at underwater photographs of jumbo squidD.On a website that discusses the effects of climate changeSUBMITExtras

Read “The Octopus Scientists” in myBook and answer each question.The Octopus ScientistsQuestionHow does the author develop the idea that octopuses might live in Church Copse?Responsesby explaining that the scientists uncovered many brown glass bottlesby explaining that the scientists uncovered many brown glass bottlesby stating that the scientists found little caves in dead coralby stating that the scientists found little caves in dead coralby stating that the scientists chose a location with a high population of clams and crabsby stating that the scientists chose a location with a high population of clams and crabsby explaining that the scientists noticed coconut halves lying on the sea floorby explaining that the scientists noticed coconut halves lying on the sea floorSkip to navigationResponse MaskingBackNext

Read “The Octopus Scientists” in myBook and answer each question.The Octopus ScientistsQuestionHow does the author develop the idea that octopuses might live in Church Copse?Responsesby explaining that the scientists uncovered many brown glass bottlesby explaining that the scientists uncovered many brown glass bottlesby stating that the scientists found little caves in dead coralby stating that the scientists found little caves in dead coralby stating that the scientists chose a location with a high population of clams and crabsby stating that the scientists chose a location with a high population of clams and crabs