Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. In the future at the Bonneville Speedway, 
.
A 
drivers will probably not be able to maintain 
high speeds
B 
racers will probably break the current records
C 
the surface will probably be too dangerous to 
race on
D 
the racing area will probably be replaced by 
tourist attractions
 2. Because the salt flats are flooded each winter, you 
can conclude that 
.
A 
the area is starting to become a lake again
B 
racing takes place only after the salt flats
have dried 
C 
most of the land-speed records have been set in 
January and February
D 
the salt flats are always moist like beach sand
 3. Why have land-speed records probably continued 
to be broken?
A 
The wind makes the ground more smooth
each year.
B 
We can measure speed more accurately
each year.
C 
More racers have heard about the area’s 
reputation for fast speeds through the years.
D 
Transportation technology has improved 
through the years.
 4. What will most likely happen at the Bonneville 
Salt Flats in the future?
A 
Racing will take place year-round.
B 
The area will no longer be interesting to 
visitors.
C 
Restaurants and hotels will be built.
D 
People will decide to mine the salt for 
consumption instead of racing.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Do you enjoy watching racing competitions? Why or why not?
 
Prediction
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