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

standing on newly formed ground

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

try to deal with Kilauea's many hazards

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

to explain how volcanoes create new land

Why is Brad Lewis known as Volcano man?

He has spent many years taking dramatic photos of volcanoes.

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

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

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

the destruction that Kilauea has caused on Hawaii

Why is the Big Island still growing?

because Kilauea is still oozing lava

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.

How are shield volcanoes different from other types of volcanoes?

Lava flows out of them more smoothly.

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

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