Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

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Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

Venezuela’s Lightning Storms

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.8.2, RL.6.2, RI.6.4

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Cassandra Montelongo

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which definition best matches the way the word credited is used in paragraph 6?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By stating a main idea and supporting it with specific details in paragraphs 2 through 4, the author is able 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

add a sense of drama and suspense regarding the Catatumbo Lightning strikes

provide scientific reasons for the colorful display during a Catatumbo Lightning storm

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

warn readers about the dangers of lightning

discuss the mysterious lightning found in a region

compare and contrast lightning storms around the world

explain the weather conditions that cause lightning

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6