Venezuela Lightning Storms

Which of the following definitions best matches the way the word credited is used in paragraph 6?

• to believe a report

• to be responsible for

• to add money to an account

• to award a passing mark or grade in school

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The map next to paragraph 2 helps the reader better understand the information in the selection because it —

• illustrates how wide Lake Maracaibo is

• provides the names of other countries in South America

• helps the reader understand the causes of the lightning in Venezuela

• shows the reader where the lightning occurs in Venezuela

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The author included paragraphs 2 through 4, in order to —

• offer a vivid picture of what the Catatumbo Lightning looks like to observers

• give a thorough explanation of why the Catatumbo Lightning is unique

• make the reader fearful of the Catatumbo Lightning strikes

• provide a scientific explanation for the colorful display during a Catatumbo Lightning storm

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The main idea of paragraphs 8 and 9 is that —

• an increase in methane gas in the area may be responsible for the lightning

• there are some theories about what causes the lightning but no definite answer

• the lightning may be caused by warm air from a river and a lake meeting cool mountain air

• when lightning strikes stopped during a drought, scientists studied how weather affects the lightning

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of these facts from the selection supports the idea that the local people embrace the Catatumbo Lightning?

• This natural phenomenon is called the Relámpago del Catatumbo, or the Catatumbo Lightning.

• The color of the lightning changes depending on the presence of dust, water, and various gases in the air.

• The lightning is mentioned in poetry and songs; the state of Zulia even has a lightning bolt on its flag.

• The mystery of what causes the lightning deepened when, beginning in January 2010, the lightning did not appear for a period of several months.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Based on the information throughout the selection, how do the native people of Zulia feel about the Catatumbo Lightning?

• They are indifferent to it.

• They fear it as a powerful force of nature.

• They believe it is problematic for their community.

• They appreciate it as a special feature of their area.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The author’s main purpose for writing this selection is to —

• warn readers about the dangers of lightning

• inform the reader about the mysterious lightning found in a region

• compare and contrast lightning storms around the world

• explain the weather conditions that cause lightning

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In which section could the reader find information about how worldwide weather patterns may affect the Catatumbo Lightning?

• Natural Fireworks

• A Bright History

• A Scientific Mystery

• Record-Breaking Lightning

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5