Volcanology

Volcanology

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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Volcanology

Volcanology

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2

Standards-aligned

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8 questions

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the 3 punctuation marks used in this sentence?

Volcanology is the science of studying volcanoes—big mountains that can erupt with hot lava, ash, and gas!

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2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What emotion does the exclamation point convey in this sentence?

Joy, excitement, surprise, urgency

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the writer put this part of the sentence in parentheses?

Scientists called volcanologists explore how and why volcanoes erupt, and they even climb them to collect lava samples (while wearing special gear, of course!).

This part of the sentence is in parentheses because it is additional, but nonessential information. The sentence is about what the volcanologists do, not what they wear, so this little tidbit of extra info is separated by parentheses.

This information is in parenthesis because it adds context to the sentence.

This information is in parenthesis to show that the author is talking.

All of the above.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence in this paragraph includes figurative language?

Volcanology is the science of studying volcanoes—big mountains that can erupt with hot lava, ash, and gas! Scientists called volcanologists explore how and why volcanoes erupt, and they even climb them to collect lava samples (while wearing special gear, of course!). Some volcanoes erupt with loud explosions, while others ooze lava slowly, like melted cheese. By studying volcanoes, scientists can help keep people safe and even predict when an eruption might happen. Plus, volcanoes help create new land and amazing islands around the world!

Some volcanoes erupt with loud explosions, while others ooze lava slowly, like melted cheese.

Plus, volcanoes help create new land and amazing islands around the world!

Volcanology is the science of studying volcanoes—big mountains that can erupt with hot lava, ash, and gas!

All of the above.

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

By watching for signs like small tremors, changes in gas, or bulging ground, they can sometimes predict when a volcano might erupt. The commas in this sentence are used to....

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify 1 of the adjectives in this sentence.

By watching for signs like small tremors, changes in gas, or bulging ground, they can sometimes predict when a volcano might erupt.

small

tremors

erupt

None of the above

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can you tell that the writer is passionate about volcanoes?

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