which rainforest plant has more than one use

HESI A2

HESI A2 Reading Comprehension Practice Test

1. Which rainforest plant has more than one use?

A. The Buruti plant
B. The Banana tree
C. The Cinnamon tree
D. The Coconut tree

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is the Buruti plant. The passage mentions that Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant for various purposes, such as a drink, making bread, and building houses. The other choices, Banana tree, Cinnamon tree, and Coconut tree, are not specifically mentioned as having multiple uses in the passage. While the passage does mention that bananas and coconuts are available as food in the rainforest, it does not specify multiple uses for these plants as it does for the Buruti plant.

2. Which of the following is not mentioned as a detail in the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup?

A. HFCS and sugar share a biological structure.
B. HFCS is cheaper to use than sugar.
C. HFCS is now used to sweeten a variety of products.
D. HFCS contains more calories than aspartame.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage does not mention that HFCS contains more calories than aspartame. While the passage discusses the concerns and implications of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), it does not compare its caloric content to aspartame. Detail A is supported by the passage as both HFCS and sugar share a biological structure. Detail B is also mentioned in the passage, stating that HFCS is cheaper to use than sugar. Detail C is supported by the text, which mentions that HFCS is now used to sweeten a variety of products. However, detail D is never discussed in the passage, making it the correct answer.

3. What can the reader conclude from this passage about ponds and lakes?

A. They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.
B. They are part of the evaporation process.
C. They are formed by runoff.
D. They are formed by condensation.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.' The passage mentions that runoff collects in groundwater reservoirs, among other places. Ponds and lakes are typically reservoirs of groundwater, as stated in the passage. Choice B is incorrect because ponds and lakes are not directly mentioned as part of the evaporation process. Choice C is incorrect as ponds and lakes are not stated to be formed by runoff. Choice D is incorrect as ponds and lakes are not formed by condensation.

4. What is implied by the author's mention of the Kayapo people in the passage on the Amazon Rainforest?

A. The Kayapo people destroy the environment for farming.
B. The Kayapo people farm in an environmentally friendly way.
C. The Kayapo people contribute to deforestation.
D. The Kayapo people hunt animals for survival.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The mention of the Kayapo people in the passage highlights how they farm in an environmentally friendly manner. Instead of using chemicals, they enrich the soil by burning wood and plant banana trees, attracting wasps that feed on harmful insects. This sustainable farming practice showcases their efforts to coexist with the rainforest ecosystem without causing harm. The other choices are incorrect: A is refuted by the passage as the Kayapo people are described as farming in an environmentally friendly way, C is incorrect as the passage does not mention the Kayapo people contributing to deforestation, and D is not supported by the text as there is no mention of the Kayapo people hunting animals for survival.

5. What conclusion can you draw from the first sentence of the passage?

A. Osteoporosis is more common than anyone previously imagined.
B. The media give a lot of overall coverage to osteoporosis.
C. Only women are at high risk for developing bone thinning.
D. Thinning bones is not considered a serious medical problem.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The first sentence suggests that osteoporosis receives significant media coverage, indicating that the media gives a lot of overall coverage to the issue. This conclusion can be drawn as the passage mentions how osteoporosis is a major health concern for women and is widely covered in newspapers and television commercials. Choice A is incorrect because the passage does not mention the prevalence of osteoporosis compared to previous estimates. Choice C is incorrect as the passage highlights that men are being overlooked in terms of bone thinning concerns. Choice D is incorrect as the passage emphasizes the seriousness of bone thinning and the need for preventive measures.