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Super Storms
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A #reading #blindquiz for #comprehension
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1
The eye of a hurricane is ...
the place in a storm where it snows
where the air is cold
the quiet center of the storm
where the winds are the strongest
2
What is the main idea of this selection?
The author wanted entertain you with superstorms.
Bad weather is dangerous & violent changes in weather can destroy homes.
Storms can be fun to see!
You should not live in the middle of the USA.
3
Describe why it's important for television and radio stations to warn people when bad weather is coming.
So that people can protect their houses.
So that people can watch the storm.
It is not important for people to watch the tv and radio.
So that people can be more prepared for a storm.
4
What does the word "uprooted" mean?
to have many roots
planted on a hill
torn or pulled out of the ground
thrown into the lake
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What does the word "beware" mean?
to be safe
to cause something to happen
to be careful when something happens
to be on the lookout for something harmful
6
Hailstorms...
cause no damage to houses and trees
can destroy crops and damage buildings and cars
are like big raindrops
are not dangerous at all
7
Why is lightning dangerous?
It makes animals leave their homes.
It shoots between clouds and the ground.
It is loud and scary.
It can destroy trees and start fires.
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What does the word "prevent" mean?
make sure it happens
stop or keep it from happening
stand nearby while it happens
watch out for it to happen
9
If many seconds passed between a lightning flash and the sound of thunder, what would you know about the lightning?
It is far away.
It is very loud.
It is quiet.
It is very close.
10
What makes it hard to see in a blizzard?
wind and rain
thunder and lightning
bright sunshine and heat
falling and blowing snow
