Venezuela's lightning Storms

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 lightning in Venezuela

• shows the reader where the lightning occurs in Venezuela

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

• offer a vivd 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 Catatimbo Lightning storm

The main idea of paragraph 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 air

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

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

• This natural phenomenon is called the Relampago 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.

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

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