Question

1. what is one effect of planting native plants?

a it saves water.
b it creates new jobs.
c it uses more soil.
d it raises the number of pools.

1. what is the meaning of unlimited in paragraph 3?

a very limited
b limited again
c not limited
d limited before

1. why do the replacement plants attract birds when other plants do no

a they need more water than grass lawns.
b they grow naturally as part of the local environment.
c they need fertilizers, which attract birds and insects.
d they are more colorful than plants that use more water.

1. which sentence from the passage shows how lawn - removal progra help people?

a “growing green lawns in the desert is a wasteful practice.”
b “keeping the grass healthy takes a lot of work.”
c “they pay up to $3.75 per square foot.”
d “if approved, then the owner has 60 or 120 days to remove the

Explanation:

• For question 10: Native plants are adapted to local conditions and often require less water compared to non - native ones.
• For question 11: The prefix “un -” in English typically means “not”. So “unlimited” means “not limited”.
• For question 12: Replacement plants that are native grow naturally as part of the local environment, which can provide suitable habitats and food sources for birds.
• For question 13: The statement “They pay up to $3.75 per square foot” shows a financial aspect that can help people (e.g., property owners getting compensated for lawn removal).

Answer:

1. A. It saves water.
2. C. not limited
3. B. They grow naturally as part of the local environment.
4. C. “They pay up to $3.75 per square foot.”