Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

6th Grade

7 Qs

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Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Crystal Williams

Used 55+ times

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the dictionary entry for the word credit.


credit \ı kre-dit\ v 1. to believe something such as a report 2. to assign responsibility to someone or something 3. to add money to an account 4. to award a passing mark or grade in school


Which definition best matches the way the word credited is used in paragraph 6?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Defintion 4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The map next to paragraph 2 helps the reader better understand the information in the selection because it —

illustrates how wide Lake Maracaibo is

provides the names of other countries in South America

helps the reader understand the causes of the lightning in Venezuela

shows the reader where the lightning occurs in Venezuela

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By stating a main idea and supporting it with specific details in paragraphs 2 through 4, the author is able to —

offer a vivid picture of what the Catatumbo Lightning looks like to observers

give a thorough explanation of why the Catatumbo Lightning is unique

add a sense of drama and suspense regarding the Catatumbo Lightning strikes

provide scientific reasons for the colorful display during a Catatumbo Lightning storm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main idea of paragraphs 8 and 9 is that —

an increase in methane gas in the area may be responsible for the lightning

there are some theories about what causes the lightning but no definite answer

the lightning may be caused by warm air from a river and a lake meeting cool mountain air

when lightning strikes stopped during a drought, scientists studied how weather affects the lightning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these facts from the selection supports the idea that the local people embrace the Catatumbo Lightning?

This natural phenomenon is called the Relámpago del Catatumbo, or the Catatumbo Lightning

The color of the lightning changes depending on the presence of dust, water, and various gases in the air

The lightning is mentioned in poetry and songs; the state of Zulia even has a lightning bolt on its flag.

The mystery of what causes the lightning deepened when, beginning in January 2010, the lightning did not appear for a period of several months.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

39. Based on the information throughout the selection, how do the native people of Zulia feel about the Catatumbo Lightning?

They are indifferent to it

They fear it as a powerful force of nature.

They believe it is problematic for their community.

They appreciate it as a special feature of their area.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

40 The author’s main purpose for writing this selection is to —

warn readers about the dangers of lightning

discuss the mysterious lightning found in a region

compare and contrast lightning storms around the world

explain the weather conditions that cause lightning