Volcanoes

Volcanoes

3rd Grade

8 Qs

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Volcanoes

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Assessment

Quiz

Science, English

3rd Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS2-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Stephanie Stover

Used 35+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the reader identify this selection as nonfiction?

It gives information about volcanoes.

It tells a story about a boy who lived through a volcano.

It convinces readers to go see a volcano.

It expresses strong emotions about volcanoes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In paragraph 2, the word geologist means ---

a geology teacher

a person who studies geo

a scientist that studies the earth

a person who studies volcanoes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is a synonym for emerged in paragraph 3?

tsunamis

appeared

found

went down

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best supports the idea that there are volcanoes on other planets?

Around the world there is much volcanic activity.

There are volcanoes in all the world's oceans.

There are also more than 200 volcanoes in Canada.

There is probably much more to learn about volcanoes on other planets.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What happens when volcanoes erupt?

They destroy surrounding communities.

They blast lava, ash, and steam into the air.

Create islands and trigger tsunamis.

The warm waters around oceanic volcanoes are home to giant clams.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does paragraph 2 help the reader understand about volcanoes?

There are many different volcanoes around the world.

Volcanoes are on other planets, not just Earth.

Volcanoes are very dangerous.

Volcanoes are amazing landforms.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do geologists study volcanic activity?

Volcanic activity can help geologists understand other planets.

Geologist need to know how tall volcanoes are.

Geologists want to be able to predict when an eruption will occur.

Geologists love learning about the earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best states the central idea of paragraph 4?

Volcanoes are not only on earth, but also on other planets.

Volcanoes can be found under the ocean as well as land.

There are volcanoes all over the world.

Volcanoes are very dangerous landforms that destroy communities.