This task is about finding details, then putting them together to get the main idea of the text.
Read "Ecological Islands", pages 16, 17, 18 and 20 of "The History Makers" (a book in the Applications series). In this text there are lots of details about:
- "Island" sanctuaries are being created around New Zealand.
- Ecosystems and individual species that are endangered are being restored.
a) Find details in the text about: "Island" sanctuaries are being created around New Zealand. Quote, or give a brief description of the details:
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b) Find details in the text that are about: "Ecosystems and individual species that are endangered are being restored."Quote, or give a brief description of the details:
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the box next to the main idea of the text.| Scientists were excited about the potential of ecological islands to save New Zealand endangered species and ecosystems. | |
| Native flora and fauna are hard to save. There are many pests in New Zealand. | |
| Sanctuaries may be real islands or ecological "islands" in mainland settings. | |
| The restoration of New Zealand species and ecosystems is made possible through the establishment of sanctuaries. |