Synonyms
He caught a glimpse of the rainbow before it disappeared behind the clouds.
What is a synonym for glimpse?
view, to see, sight
Magma is the name for hot liquid rock inside a volcano, and it's called lava once it comes out.
True
What do you call a volcano that is erupting or is expected to erupt?
Dormant, Active or Extinct
Active
What do we use to measure the strength of an earthquake?
Weighing Machine, Richter Scale or Camera
Richter Scale
The principal promised to investigate what caused the playground equipment to break.
What is an antonym for investigate?
ignore
The puppy discovered a secret spot under the porch where it could nap.
What is a synonym for discovered
found
All volcanoes are steep and cone-shaped.
False. Volcanoes come in many shapes, like wide, gently sloping shield volcanoes.
What is the name of the most volcanically active zone on Earth, which is shaped like a horseshoe around the Pacific Ocean?
The Ring of Fire
Do we always know when and where are earthquake will happen?
No
Lena began to hesitate before answering the tricky question, unsure of the right choice.
What is an antonym for hesitate?
keep going
Mia was reluctant to try the roller coaster, even though her friends said it was fun.
What would a synonym be for reluctant?
scared, didn't want to
The shaking from an earthquake is worse on ground made of solid rock.
False. The shaking can be worse on areas with soft, loose soil or sand.
Are volcanoes mostly found on the edges of tectonic plates or in the middle of continents?
edges of tectonic plates
What state experienced the worst earthquake in US History?
Alaska, Connecticut, Florida
Alaska
Be careful with that delicate vase—it's over a hundred years old!
What is an antonym for delicate?
sturdy, strong
The lost cat began to wander through the neighborhood, looking for home.
What is a synonym for wander?
move around, explore
Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes.
True. Earthquakes under the sea can cause tsunamis.
What is a volcano called when it has been quiet for a very long time but could erupt again?
Dormant, Active or Extinct
Dormant
An earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale will produce ______ damage.
No, A little, Lots of
Lots of Damage
We wore thick jackets because the wind was frigid and stung our faces like tiny needles.
What is an antonym for frigid?
warm, hot
They found ancient coins buried in the backyard during the garden project.
What is a synonym for ancient?
old
Volcanoes can only be found on land.
False. Volcanoes can form on the ocean floor and under ice caps.
Which volcano is famous for destroying the city of Pompeii?
Mount Rainier, Mount Vesuvius, Mount Saint Helens
Mount Vesuvius
What are the smaller earthquakes that follow a major earthquake called?
Mini-quakes, Aftershocks, Moquakes
Aftershocks
There was a loud commotion in the hallway when the science experiment spilled everywhere.
What is an antonym for commotion?
silence