Mount St. Helens

What is the main idea of the selection?

• Mount St. Helens is a volcano.

• Mount St. Helens was covered in lava and ash after it erupted.

• Mount St. Helens erupted in 1960, and it will take a long time to recover.

• Mount St. Helens is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Cascades.

What caused the bulge to form on the side of Mount St. Helens?

• ash

• pressure

• size

• smoke

Before May 18, 1980, why did people go to Mount St. Helens?

• to see a volcano

• to help clean up

• to enjoy outdoor activities

• to witness the destruction

Which quotation supports the main idea?

• "It is part of the Cascade Mountain Range."

• "People came to Mount St. Helens for outdoor activties including water activities on Spirit Lake."

• "For several months, the volcano had been giving off warning signs that an eruption was near."

• "Ash was carried by the wind for many miles."

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

• Mount St. Helens was enjoyed for its beauty until it became an active volcano in 1980.

• Mount St. Helens is located in the Cascade Mountains in Washington.

• People still enjoy water sports at Mount St. Helens.

• People think Mount St. Helens will recover quickly.

Which is an effect of Mount St. Helens erupting?

• The large bulge exploded.

• Several small earthquakes occurred.

• Pressure began to build inside the volcano.

• Ash was carried by the wind for many miles.

How long do scientists think it will take for Mount St. Helens to recover?

• nine hours

• several weeks

• 100 years

• 200 years

What caused the volcano to erupt?

• The mountain was covered with smoke.

• Lava created pressure inside the mountain.

• Lava rushed down the side of the mountain.

• The mountain destroyed all of the plants and animals.

What caused life on Mount St. Helens to be destroyed?

• The mountain was covered with smoke.

• Ash was carried by the wind for many miles.

• Lava and ash ruined seventy square miles of forests.

• The volcano continued to shake and erupt for several weeks.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• Mount St. Helens erupted.

• Ash was carried by the wind for many miles.

• Lava rushed down the sides of the mountain.

• When Mount St. Helens erupted, it caused a lot of damage.