Eruption!

What is the author's purpose for writing "Eruption!"

• to inform

• to persuade

• to explain

• to entertain

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What type of text structure is mainly used throughout the text?

• cause/effect

• description

• chronological order/sequence

• problem/solution

The period when a volcano is inactive is called -

• inactive

• dormancy

• asleep

• reserved

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes, such as their strength and how long they last are called -

• reservoirs

• evacuation

• conferring

• seismographs

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CCSS.W.5.2D

Look at page 185. What is a harmonic tremor?

• a constant shaking

• a constant humming earthquake that often means magma is rising

• a warning to people to scatter away

• an alert level

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CCSS.RI.5.4

The act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one

• reservoir

• evacuation

• seismographs

• conduit

A place where a supply of something is collected

• reservoir

• evacuation

• widespread

• alarming

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Discussing an idea or trying to make a decision is called -

• consequences

• widespread

• conferring

• evacuate

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CCSS.SL.5.1A

CCSS.SL.5.1C

What is the main idea for the "Looking for Lumps" section?

• identifying and measuring lumps and bulges in a volcano's surface helps scientists learn more about magma

• comparing the way a mole moves to the way the magma moves

• digital elevation maps measuring the length, width, and height of every part of a volcano

• lava can create massive bulges or domes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

What does the photograph on page 189 show?

• people headed toward the volcano, carrying their belongings

• people taking care of their animals, trying to keep them safe

• people just waiting for the volcano to erupt

• people evacuating their homes, carrying whatever belongings they can manage