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The Farallon Islands, or Devil's Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, area group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherousunderwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San Francisco,California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land areaof 0.41 km (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major oceanCurrent, which enables them to house dense populations of birds,rodents, seals, and other water mammals.The abundance of wildlife first attracted Russian and American furtraders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the sealpopulation in the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource10r San Francisco during the Gold Rush era when egg companies beganharvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, Violence between rival eggCompanies erupted on the islands (known as the "Egg War"), whichinadvertently attracted national attention and provoked lawmakers topass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands natural ecosystem.In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on theFarallons. This ended private enterprises on the islands and wasreinforced in 1909 when President Theodore Ro0sevelt created theFarallon Reservation to restrict human access and preserve the northernislands. Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the FarallonIslands, and over time many of the islands original inhabitants havereturned.The Farallons are now home to the world's largest population of westerngulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters’ sea lions, which in turnattracts great white sharks. The combination of sharks, underwaterCurrents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallonstheir nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a fewadventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest personcompleted the journey in 14 hours.Stimulus: 3 of6With which of the following organizations might the author of this article most closely associate?
Answer Choices:
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A nature conservancy group
Rationale:
The passage discusses wildlife conservation efforts and government protection of the islands.
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The Farallon Islands, or Devil's Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, area group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherousunderwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San Francisco,California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land areaof 0.41 km (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major oceanCurrent, which enables them to house dense populations of birds,rodents, seals, and other water mammals.The abundance of wildlife first attracted Russian and American furtraders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the sealpopulation in the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource10r San Francisco during the Gold Rush era when egg companies beganharvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, Violence between rival eggCompanies erupted on the islands (known as the "Egg War"), whichinadvertently attracted national attention and provoked lawmakers topass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands natural ecosystem.In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on theFarallons. This ended private enterprises on the islands and wasreinforced in 1909 when President Theodore Ro0sevelt created theFarallon Reservation to restrict human access and preserve the northernislands. Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the FarallonIslands, and over time many of the islands original inhabitants havereturned.The Farallons are now home to the world's largest population of westerngulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters’ sea lions, which in turnattracts great white sharks. The combination of sharks, underwaterCurrents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallonstheir nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a fewadventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest personcompleted the journey in 14 hours.Stimulus: 2 of 6Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. The Farallon Islands are a dedicated sanctuary for western gulls.
B. The ecosystem of the Farallon Islands has always been unstable.
C. The Farallon Islands are currently an agricultural resource for San Francisco.
D. Humans disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallon Islands and helped to restore it
The Farallon Islands, or Devil's Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, area group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherousunderwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San Francisco,California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land areaof 0.41 km (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major oceanCurrent, which enables them to house dense populations of birds,rodents, seals, and other water mammals.The abundance of wildlife first attracted Russian and American furtraders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the sealpopulation in the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource10r San Francisco during the Gold Rush era when egg companies beganharvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, Violence between rival eggCompanies erupted on the islands (known as the "Egg War"), whichinadvertently attracted national attention and provoked lawmakers topass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands natural ecosystem.In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on theFarallons. This ended private enterprises on the islands and wasreinforced in 1909 when President Theodore Ro0sevelt created theFarallon Reservation to restrict human access and preserve the northernislands. Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the FarallonIslands, and over time many of the islands original inhabitants havereturned.The Farallons are now home to the world's largest population of westerngulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters’ sea lions, which in turnattracts great white sharks. The combination of sharks, underwaterCurrents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallonstheir nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a fewadventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest personcompleted the journey in 14 hours.Stimulus: 4 of 6Which of the following is a credible source that the author might haveconsulted to help write the article?
Answer Choices:
A. A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife Service, originally written by a former refuge manager
B. A nutritionist's scholarly journal article on Gold Rush miners' diets
C. An 1890 cartographer's notes on efforts to map Northern California's coastline
D. A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt, with an emphasis on his passion for hunting
The Farallon Islands, or Devil's Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, area group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherousunderwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San Francisco,California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land areaof 0.41 km (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major oceanCurrent, which enables them to house dense populations of birds,rodents, seals, and other water mammals.The abundance of wildlife first attracted Russian and American furtraders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the sealpopulation in the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource10r San Francisco during the Gold Rush era when egg companies beganharvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, Violence between rival eggCompanies erupted on the islands (known as the "Egg War"), whichinadvertently attracted national attention and provoked lawmakers topass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands natural ecosystem.In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on theFarallons. This ended private enterprises on the islands and wasreinforced in 1909 when President Theodore Ro0sevelt created theFarallon Reservation to restrict human access and preserve the northernislands. Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the FarallonIslands, and over time many of the islands original inhabitants havereturned.The Farallons are now home to the world's largest population of westerngulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters’ sea lions, which in turnattracts great white sharks. The combination of sharks, underwaterCurrents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallonstheir nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a fewadventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest personcompleted the journey in 14 hours.Stimulus: 6 of 6Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called "The Devil's Teeth"?
Answer Choices:
A. The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline.
B. In 863, violence broke out on the islands during the Egg War.
C. They have always been called that by sailors who travel those waters.
D. Swimming from San Francisco to the islands is very risky.
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- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Reading Exam(s)
- Domain: Reading~2025
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