Volcanology

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!

What emotion does the exclamation point convey in this sentence?

Joy, excitement, surprise, urgency

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.

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.

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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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

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

Volcanology is known as the science of studying volcanoes—huge mountains that can be erupted by hot lava, ash, and gas! The behavior of volcanoes is explored by scientists called volcanologists, and samples of lava are collected by them while special gear is worn for protection. Some eruptions are caused by loud explosions, while others are made by lava that oozes out slowly, like melted cheese. By volcanoes being studied, people can be kept safe and eruptions might even be predicted. New land and amazing islands are also formed by volcanoes around the world!

Is this paragraph written in active or passive voice?