Question

Kent Woodruff, the project coordinator of the Methow Valley Beaver Project in

northern Washington, has outfitted an old fish hatchery with everything a
beaver could want-good food, flowing water, clean shavings, and no
predators. Why would someone work so hard to make beavers comfortable?
It turns out that these long-reviled rodents are master restoration landscapers,
and many park managers are eager to bring beaver populations back.
The wetlands created by beavers filter sediments and pollution from streams.
They reduce flooding and help aquifers recharge. Perhaps most importantly,
they provide a protected nursery for baby fish, including salmon. So
nowadays, when an angry landlord calls the state to have a beaver removed,
Woodruff goes into action. He traps the animal and brings it to his renovated
hatchery until it is ready to be released into a new environment where its work
is appreciated.
1. What is the central idea of the passage?
2. Is the central idea implied or stated? Explain.
3. Which two details support the central idea?

Answer 1

1. The central idea of the passage is that beavers are important restoration landscapers and many park managers are working to bring back their populations.

2. The central idea is stated in the passage.

3. Two details that support the central idea are:

Wetlands created by beavers filter sediments and pollution from streams, reduce flooding and help aquifers recharge.

Beavers provide a protected nursery for baby fish, including salmon.