"Nature's Fireworks"

According to paragraph 5, what happens right before thunder can be heard?

• A) Little drops of water move around in the sky.

• B) Dark clouds appear in the sky.

• C) Rain droplets fall from the clouds.

• D) The air spreads because of heat from lightning.

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

• A) Lightning can reach from the sky to the ground.

• B) A bolt of lightning can travel up to nine miles.

• C) Flashes of lightning can jump from one cloud to another.

• D) Lightning can move over large distances quickly.

Which idea from the passage does the second illustration best support?

• A) Lightning can be helpful for nature.

• B) Lightning moves very quickly.

• C) Lightning appears in different ways in the sky.

• D) Lightning may strike before it rains.

What does the word "nutrient" mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

• A) a type of lightning.

• B) a supply of heat

• C) a kind of plant

• D) a form of food

Which question does the section "Fast Facts" help to answer?

• A) How does lightning help the earth?

• B) How is lightning different in the summer?

• C) How does lightning help the earth?

• D) How can someone avoid an electrical shock?

Which sentence shows a cause and effect relationship that is stated in the passage?

• A) People see lightning before they hear thunder.

• B) Wildfires can start when lightning touches the ground.

• C) Heat from electricity is hotter than the surface of the sun.

• D) Lightning bolts can hit tall trees and buildings.