Use Of Evidence>Synthesizing Notes Practice Test

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

• Several cities measured up to 7 degrees cooler in high-canopy neighborhoods during heat waves.
• A mature street tree can shade buildings, reducing summer electricity demand by 10 to 15 percent.
• Planting costs average $250 per tree; annual maintenance typically $20 to $45 per tree.
• Larger canopy coverage correlates with 25 percent less stormwater runoff after intense rainfall.
• Low-income neighborhoods often have 30 to 50 percent fewer trees than wealthier areas.
• Monocultures increase pest risk; cities recommend planting diverse, drought-tolerant species.

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

• Urban trees can reduce neighborhood temperatures by providing shade and facilitating evaporative cooling.
• Tree canopies help manage stormwater by intercepting rainfall and improving soil infiltration during heavy storms.
• Street trees have been linked to improved mental well-being and lower reported stress among residents.
• Maintenance costs include pruning, pest management, and sidewalk repairs from root growth over time.
• Low-income neighborhoods often have fewer trees and higher exposure to extreme summer heat.
• Planting diverse species reduces vulnerability to disease outbreaks and improves long-term canopy resilience.

Goal: Emphasize that expanding tree canopy can reduce heat disparities in underserved neighborhoods.