Question

1.2.3 checkup: informational texts
environment because they clean up what can become unhealthy. many
cultures - including the ancient egyptians - considered scavenger birds like
vultures to be sacred, or connected to the gods. so the next time youre riding
down the highway and you see a large bird or group of birds pecking away at
something, dont turn your nose up at them. theyre making your world a
cleaner and safer place.

a. the ancient egyptians connected animals to their gods.
b. scavenger birds eat dead animals and are therefore unhealthy for our
environment
c. scavenger birds eat dead animals.
d. scavenger birds play an important role in the environment.

Explanation:

• Option A: The text only mentions ancient Egyptians considered scavenger birds (not all animals) sacred/connected to gods, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The text says scavenger birds clean up what can become unhealthy, meaning they are healthy for the environment, so B is wrong.
• Option C: While scavenger birds eating dead animals is related, the main point of the text is their role in the environment (cleaning to make it safer), not just stating they eat dead animals.
• Option D: The text explains that scavenger birds clean up to make the world cleaner and safer, showing their important role in the environment, so D is correct.

Answer:

D. Scavenger birds play an important role in the environment.