Magnetic Reading Lesson 11 Comprehension Quiz

What does the word 'molten' mean?

• Molten means solidified by cold.
• Molten means dry and brittle.
• Molten means gaseous at room temperature.
• Molten means liquefied by heat.

In "Science on the Edge" how did O'Meara learn to walk on lava?

• Using a jetpack
• Spraying water on the lava
• Wearing sandals
• Wearing special heat-resistant boots and having an education that gave him knowledge about volcanoes

Why did O'Meara explore the extreme environment?

• To find a new place to live
• To look for buried treasure
• To escape from civilization
• To study the unique ecosystem and adaptations of organisms to extreme conditions

What is the main focus in "Science on the Edge"?

• O'Meara's thoughts, details about what it was like to walk on lava and his reason for being an extreme scientist

• Historical events in science
• Fictional stories about scientists
• Basic scientific principles

What does "Kilauea" mean?

• Spewing
• Dormant
• Quiet
• Erupting

What are three things volcanologists do?

• Study volcanic activity, monitor volcanic eruptions, and assess volcanic hazards.
• Bake cookies, play video games, watch TV
• Study earthquakes, predict hurricanes, analyze tornadoes
• Explore outer space, study marine life, analyze climate change

What does 'magma chamber' mean?

• A type of volcanic rock found on the surface
• A chamber used for storing magma in a laboratory
• A term used to describe the heat inside the Earth's core
• An underground space that holds liquid rock

What are two things volcanologists know about Kilauea?

• Volcanologists study the weather patterns around Kilauea
• Kilauea has been active for much of its history

• Kilauea is not a volcano
• Kilauea's magma chamber is filling with lava

Is "Science on the Edge" a first hand account, or second?

• Second hand

• First hand

Is "River of Fire" a first hand account, or second?

• Second hand account
• First hand account