Skills-Based Hot Air Balloon Quiz

What is the main idea of "Hot air balloons" by Dana Meachen Rau?

• The history of transportation

• The science behind how hot air balloons work

• The adventures one can have while traveling in hot air balloons

• The detailed process of manufacturing hot air balloons

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which detail supports the main idea that hot air balloons rely on science to operate?

• Balloons are often colorful and large.

• Hot air balloons use heated air to rise.

• People use binoculars to view from hot air balloons.

• Many festivals include hot air balloon shows.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

How does the text connect with the concept of physical science?

• It discusses the materials used to make balloons.

• It explains how heat affects air molecules.

• It describes different types of balloons.

• It narrates a story about a balloon race.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Describe the setting of a typical hot air balloon event as mentioned in the book.

• A busy city during rush hour

• A quiet library

• An open field during a festival

• A classroom during a science lesson

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is a cause and effect relationship described in the book?

• Because the air is heated, the balloon rises.

• Because the balloon rises, it gets colder.

• Because balloons are colorful, they attract crowds.

• Because people enjoy festivals, balloons are made larger.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Based on the text, what prediction can you make about the future of hot air ballooning?

• It will become less popular over time.

• It will involve more advanced technology.

• It will replace airplanes as the main form of travel.

• It will become a daily activity for most people.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What detail in the book shows that hot air ballooning is a careful and precise activity?

• The description of balloon colors

• The checklist pilots use before takeoff

• The types of food served at balloon festivals

• The number of people who attend balloon events

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

How does the author describe the characters involved in hot air ballooning?

• As adventurous and curious

• As cautious and methodical

• As famous and wealthy

• As young and restless

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What event in the book best illustrates the excitement of a hot air balloon launch?

• The gathering of the crowd

• The initial inflation of the balloon

• The balloon reaching its highest point

• The landing of the balloon

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What effect does the weather have on hot air ballooning according to the book?

• It has no effect.

• It can delay or cancel flights.

• It makes the balloons fly higher.

• It changes the color of the balloons.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1