Picturing Volcanoes

A ___ text is a non-fiction piece of writing that informs the about a topic.

• informational

• persuasive

• argumentative

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Which sentence best fits the main idea of the text?

• Shield volcanoes are the most dangerous type of volcano in the world.

• It is important to be careful if you are living or traveling near a volcano.

• The earth has three main forms of volcanoes which erupt in different ways.

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Which sentence best describes the author's point-of-view toward volcanoes?

• More people should study volcanoes so they can protect their homes.

• It is important to learn about volcanoes in order to better understand our planet.

• People worry too much about volcanoes because the biggest volcanoes no longer erupt.

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How does the section "Stratovolcanoes" support the main idea of the text?

• It explains how one type of volcano looks and how it erupts.

• It gives an example of the most famous volcano in the world.

• It tells a story about how the Krakatoa volcano erupted in 1883.

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The word "dramatic" in paragraph 6 most closely means --

• colorful

• exciting

• loud

• ordinary

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According to the passage, what is the most common type of volcano?

• Stratovolcanoes

• Cinder Cone Volcanoes

• Shield Volcanoes

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According to the text, what type of volcanoes are the largest on the planet?

• Shield Volcanoes

• Stratovolcanoes

• Cinder Cone Volcanoes

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Which vocabulary term means "causing a great amount of damage."

• subdued

• lahars

• devestating

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Mudflows, which are also called ___, are created when hot ash, steam, dirt, rocks, and grasses rush down the side of a volcanic mountain.

• eruptions

• lava

• lahars

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How long can a shield volcanoe's eruption last?

• a few days

• up to 10 years

• for millions of years