Chimney Swift Passage TEAS Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

The number of chimney swifts in the world has been slowly declining since the 1970s

The diminishing numbers of chimney swifts can be reversed by simple conservation efforts (correct)

Prefabricated chimneys are the one thing that threatens the future of the chimney swift

Chimney swifts rely entirely on masonry chimneys to survive during their early migration

Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage?

Logging industry production dramatically increased around 1970

Changes in home design and home heating occurred in the late 1970s.

The way we tracked chimney swift populations changed in the 1970s

The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around the 1970s (correct)

Why does the author include the description '...large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands, of individuals form tornado-like funnels' in the passage?

It offers supporting evidence for the claim

It provides the reader with an engaging image (correct)

It establishes the passage as a work of fiction

It proves the author is an expert in bird studies

Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?

The author provides facts to support the main idea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists supports the main idea of the passage?

Logging and deforestation, changes in the ways we heat our buildings and chimney capping have robbed the chimney swift of its preferred roosting sites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conclusions can the reader make from the passage?

Chimney swifts can easily adapt roosting behaviors to any structure made of the proper material Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the final paragraph of the passage about mustaches?

Different mustaches can evoke different interpretations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following information does the author use in the passage to support the claim that the mustache has influenced other creations?

The invention of the mustache cup. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following primary sources would someone consult to learn more about mustache styles that were popular during the 1920s?

A magazine article about the world mustache. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the phrase, 'However, it is in the last several centuries that mustaches have undergone a more creative transformation'?

Mustaches are easier to style in modern times than in ancient times. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes the topic of the passage?

Mustaches are a constant through different time periods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be an appropriate title for this passage?

'The History of Mustaches' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chimney Swift

Declining population of chimney swifts began in the 1970s, primarily due to habitat loss from changes in chimney design and home heating methods.
Simple conservation efforts have the potential to reverse the population decline.
The adaptability of chimney swifts was significantly hindered around the 1970s, impacting their survival.
Engaging imagery is utilized to describe chimney swift colonies forming tornado-like funnels, enhancing reader connection.
Factual support reinforces the main idea of the passage, showcasing the challenges faced by chimney swifts.
Logging, deforestation, and alterations in building heating methods have diminished the availability of preferred roosting sites for chimney swifts.
While chimney swifts can adapt to some roosting structures, they require proper materials for successful habitation.

Mustache

Mustaches can evoke different interpretations regarding social status, creativity, and personal expression.
Historical influence of mustaches is evident, with references to their role in creating other cultural elements, such as the mustache cup.
To study mustache styles from the 1920s, contemporary sources like magazine articles about mustaches provide relevant insights.
The evolution of mustaches has led to increased creativity and variety in styles over recent centuries, making them easier to style.
Mustaches represent a consistent theme across various historical periods, indicating their enduring cultural significance.
An appropriate title for the passage would be "The History of Mustaches," reflecting the comprehensive coverage of their evolution and cultural implications.

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Test your understanding of the passage about the Chimney Swift and its conservation issues. This quiz includes multiple-choice questions designed to enhance your reading comprehension skills and retention of key details. Prepare yourself for the TEAS exam with targeted practice.