Rogue Waves

In paragraph 1, what is meant by "as tall as mountains"?

• Rogue waves are not real.

• Rogue waves are very big.

• Rogue waves are difficult to see.

• Rogue waves are hard to measure.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 2, what is the significance of comparing rogue waves from 1995 and 2001?

• to help the reader understand how high rogue waves can be

• to help the reader understand how often rogue waves are formed

• to help the reader understand how a rogue wave forms in the ocean

• to help the reader understand what a rogue wave sounds like when it crashes

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

• Scientists found a way to make and follow waves in the ocean.

• Scientists found a way to track and measure waves in the ocean.

• Scientists found a way to track vessels and cruisers in the ocean.

• Scientists found a way to make patterns and currents in the ocean.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In paragraph 7, what is the meaning of analyzing?

• reading

• watching

• copying

• examining

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

How are MazWave and WaveAtlas similar?

• They measure the height of vessels.

• They help sailors find ocean currents.

• They take satellite pictures of rogue waves.

• They are projects that study rogue waves.

Which statement shows a way sailors are similar to scientists?

• Both study data about rogue waves.

• Both take pictures of rogue waves.

• Both are concerned about rogue waves.

• Both have been hit by rogue waves.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the meaning of occur in paragraph 9?

• happen

• affect

• ignore

• search

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4