TEAS 7 Reading: key ideas practice questions

Question 1

Passage: "Community gardens have sprouted up in many urban areas, offering residents not only fresh produce but also social connections. A 2023 survey by the Green City Coalition found that neighborhoods with a community garden reported a 12% increase in social interaction among residents. Additionally, participants in these gardens consumed 25% more fruits and vegetables. However, challenges such as land access and funding remain significant barriers. Despite these obstacles, the benefits of community gardens extend beyond nutrition to include mental well-being and neighborhood cohesion."

Which detail best supports the claim that community gardens improve nutrition?

1. A Land access is a challenge.
2. B Participants consumed 25% more fruits and vegetables.
3. C Neighborhoods with gardens report mental well-being.
4. D They increase social interaction.

Question 2

Passage: "Some environmentalists argue that buying locally grown food reduces carbon emissions because it cuts transportation. However, a 2024 analysis by the Environmental Footprint Institute found that for many foods, transportation accounts for only 10% of total emissions, while agricultural methods contribute much more. In some cases, imported foods grown using efficient methods can have a lower overall carbon footprint than locally grown foods that require energy-intensive farming. Thus, focusing solely on food miles may mislead consumers about the true environmental impact of their food choices."

Which statement best represents the central claim of the passage?

1. A The overall carbon footprint of food depends on multiple factors, not just transportation.
2. B Food miles are the most important factor in a food's carbon footprint.
3. C Local food is always more environmentally friendly than imported food.
4. D Imported foods are generally less sustainable than local foods.

Question 3

The circulatory system, composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and removing waste products like carbon dioxide. This continuous flow is essential for maintaining homeostasis and supporting all bodily functions.

What is the main idea of this passage?

1. A Removing carbon dioxide is the primary function of the circulatory system.
2. B The circulatory system transports substances and helps maintain homeostasis.
3. C Blood vessels carry oxygen to the cells.
4. D The heart is the most important organ in the body.

Question 4

The migration patterns of monarch butterflies have long fascinated scientists. Each year, millions travel from Canada and the United States to central Mexico, covering up to 3,000 miles. Recent tagging studies have revealed that the butterflies use a combination of the sun's position and the Earth's magnetic field to navigate. Additionally, they rely on genetic programming rather than learned behavior, as each generation migrates to the same locations without prior experience.

According to the passage, which of the following is a factor in monarch butterfly navigation?

1. A Visual landmarks.
2. B Learned behavior from older butterflies.
3. C The Earth's magnetic field.
4. D The position of the moon.