The following is not evidence that Kilauea is dangerous ---

Magma leaks from the earth's crust and cools and hardens.

Why is Brad Lewis known as Volcano man?

He has spent many years taking dramatic photos of volcanoes.

The phrase on p. 5 that best helps the reader understand the meaning of precautions is ____.

try to deal with Kilauea's many hazards

The photograph on the bottom of page 5 was probably included to show ___________.

the destruction that Kilauea has caused on Hawaii

It was with sadness that I watched [the grassy area] being buried. Is from this perspective-

First person because it explains the speaker's thoughts.

Which of the following is not one of the precautions taken by Brad Lewis ---

standing on newly formed ground

What is the author's purpose in the section "A Growing State"?

to explain how volcanoes create new land

Why is the Big Island still growing?

because Kilauea is still oozing lava

How are shield volcanoes different from other types of volcanoes?

Lava flows out of them more smoothly.

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Lava Land, Scholastic News, 2/18/2013, comprehension questions for sixth grade staar reading

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1
The volcano that has been erupting for nearly eighty years is located in which country?
Antarctica
Italy
Ethiopia
Guatemala
2
The best place to find the definition of unstable is _____________.
Words to Know
A Growing State
Risky Business
Oozing Lava
3
The map on page 5 of the article was most likely included to______________.
show the location of Honolulu, the state capital
show Hawaii in relation to the rest of the world
show the island of Kilauea
show all of the islands of Hawaii
4
The following is not evidence that Kilauea is dangerous ---
It has killed five people since 1983
Magma leaks from the earth's crust and cools and hardens.
It spits out poisonous gases that can burn eyes and throat.
Lava from the volcano has swallowed more than 200 homes.
5
Precautions means the same as _________________.
safety measures
reactions
hazards
inspections
6
Why is Brad Lewis known as Volcano man?
He has seen many erupting volcanoes.
He is a well-known volcanologist.
He has spent many years taking dramatic photos of volcanoes.
He was the first person to see Kilauea erupt.
7
The phrase on p. 5 that best helps the reader understand the meaning of precautions is ____.
heavy-duty clothing
device called a respirator
try to deal with Kilauea's many hazards
lava can be blinding
8
The photograph on the bottom of page 5 was probably included to show ___________.
the effect of the bombing during WWII on Hawaii
the destruction Erebus has caused on Hawaii
The hot springs in Hawaii
the destruction that Kilauea has caused on Hawaii
9
The Volcanoman's primary job is_________________.
sharp shooter
geologist
volcanologist
photographer
10
The Big Island is still growing thanks to Kilaueau. In the past three decades, its lava...
first person
second person
third person objective
third person omniscient
11
The author probably included the photograph on the cover of Scholastic News to show_______.
the volcano in Kilauea Hawaii
a picture of a geothermic phenomenon
the difference between a shield volcano and other volcanos
the most recent photo taken by the Volcanoman
12
It was with sadness that I watched [the grassy area] being buried. Is from this perspective-
First person because the passage says it.
Third person omniscient because you are like God.
Second person because it asks you to feel for the speaker.
First person because it explains the speaker's thoughts.
13
Which of the following is not one of the precautions taken by Brad Lewis ---
heavy-duty clothing
wearing a respirator
standing on newly formed ground
boots with soles sewn on
14
The author's purpose in writing this text was probably to _______________.
entertain by telling about his near death experience
persuade people to vacation on Kilauea
Inform people about Kilauea
express his feelings about photographing Kilauea
15
What is the author's purpose in the section "A Growing State"?
ti discuss why volcanoes are so dangerous
to share the history of Hawaii
to persuade the readers to visit Hawaii
to explain how volcanoes create new land
16
Which volcano has been erupting for forty-one years?
Semeru
Erebus
Santa Maria
Kilauea
17
Santa Maria has been erupting for about _____ years longer than Kilauea.
sixty-five
forty-five
fifty-five
sixty
18
Why is the Big Island still growing?
because Stromboli is still erupting
because Kilauea is still oozing lava
because Hawaii is still oozing lava
because Erebus is still erupting
19
How are shield volcanoes different from other types of volcanoes?
They are more dangerous.
They launch huge clouds of ash into the sky.
Lava flows out of them more smoothly.
They are more difficult to photograph.
20
Based on the photograph and caption on page 4, one can infer that spectators are_____
People who watch volcanoes
People who jump into volcanoes
People who study volcanoes
People who photograph volcanoes

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