Read Grade-Level Informational Texts Practice Test

Read the passage.

Some animals are active in the day, while others are active at night. Animals that are awake during the day are called diurnal, and they often use sunlight to see clearly. Many diurnal animals, like squirrels, search for food when it is bright. Nocturnal animals wake up at night, when the air is cooler and the world is darker. Owls, for example, have large eyes that help them see in low light. Bats use a special process called echolocation, which means they find objects by listening to echoes. Being nocturnal can help an animal avoid daytime heat or hide from predators. However, nocturnal animals must be careful because it is harder to see dangers at night. Both diurnal and nocturnal animals have adaptations that help them survive.

According to the text, why can being nocturnal help an animal?

Read the passage. Recycling is a process that turns used materials into new products. First, people place items like paper, metal, and some plastics into recycling bins. Next, trucks collect the materials and bring them to a recycling center. There, workers and machines sort items into groups because each material is handled differently. After sorting, the materials are cleaned and broken into smaller pieces. Then factories melt or press the pieces to make new items, such as cans or cardboard. Recycling can reduce trash in landfills, which are places where garbage is buried. It can also save energy because making products from old materials may use less power. How is this passage organized?