Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves

The phrase "earth against earth" describes

• debris from the tsunami rushing onto land.

• buildings crashing to the ground.

• the earthquake caused by the India and Burma plates.

• mountains of sand covering the ground.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of these was an effect of the tsunami?

• Water was contaminated

• Relief workers didn't want to enter war zones.

• Women did not learn to swim.

• Many earthquakes occurred after the tsunami.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

After tsunami, a research study found that

• coral reefs were not destroyed by the tsunami.

• having more trees helped protect some beach areas.

• all the home along shorelines could be rebuilt.

• sea creatures use tree roots for food and shelter.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

One effect of the research into tree zones was that

• more shrimp farms were rebuilt on coral reefs.

• scientists began studying tiny sea creatures.

• local communities replanted mangrove forests.

• houses with landscaping were less damaged.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

A tsunami warning system

• does not exist anywhere in the world.

• was installed in the Indian Ocean.

• only works in the Pacific Ocean.

• caused a tsunami in Hawaii.

an antibiotic

• can help cure infections.

• cannot be uses in hospitals.

• can be made at home.

• is a special kind of food.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

To gauge something , you

• plant it in a garden.

• take it to the beach.

• make an estimate about it.

• put it together.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which event might traumatize someone?

• finishing a big project.

• drinking a glass of water.

• reading a funny book.

• living through an earthquake.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these shows degradation?

• High winds blow down many trees.

• Snow falls lightly on the ground.

• more trees grow in a forest.

• Rain fills up a farm pond.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

If you rupture something,

• you draw it.

• you break it.

• you make it bounce.

• you build it.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4