Question1
Read these sentences from paragraph 2 of "The Virtues of a Volcano." "Which statement best explains why the author might have included these sentences in paragraph 2?
A) The author informs readers about exactly what comes out of volcanoes.
B) The author wants readers to understand how most people think about volcanoes.
C) The author warns readers about specific destruction that might occur to persuade them to move.
D) The author acknowledges the opposing point of view in order to prove that the benefits outweigh the risks.
D) The author acknowledges the opposing point of view in order to prove that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Which two details best show how the author of "The Virtues of Volcanoes" shows that living near volcanic regions is worth the risk?
A) "These three places are all megacities. This means they are some of the largest cities in the world" (paragraph 1)
B) "one out of every ten people lives in a volcanic region" (paragraph 1)
C) "Fertile soil, rich natural resources, and readably available energy supplies come with the territory" (paragraph 2)
D) "A volcanic eruption emits ash and lava which settles into the ground" (paragraph 3)
E) "they are capable of producing a enormous amount of heat" (paragraph 5)
F) "Yellowstone, the United States' oldest National Park, sits atop the world's largest known supervolcano" (paragraph 6)
B) "one out of every ten people lives in a volcanic region" (paragraph 1)
C) "Fertile soil, rich natural resources, and readily available energy supplies come with the territory." (paragraph 2)
What are the key words in question 6?
treat the ideas volcanoes affecting power sources?
Bonus*: what does affect mean?
Which statement best shows how the authors treat the idea of volcanoes affecting power sources?
A) The first text discusses the benefits of geothermal energy; the second text discusses how a volcanic eruption disrupts power supplies.
B) The second text discusses how volcanoes supply energy ; the first text discusses how earthquakes disrupt power facilities.
C) The first text discusses the benefits of geothermal energy; the second text discusses how earthquakes can devastate energy supplies
D) The first text discusses the benefits of natural resources volcanoes produce; the second text discusses the devastation of leaving behind electrical grids.
A) The first text discusses the benefits of geothermal energy; the second text discusses how a volcanic eruption disrupts power supplies.
What is one key sentence from each text that supports the answer to Part A
Text 1: Paragraph 6
Text 2: Paragraph 8
Paragraph 6 " Living with a volcano has more benefits than disadvantages-- and that is why over half a billion people worldwide choose to do so."
Paragraph 8: "While there may be advantages to living near volcanic regions, they are not worth the risk."
What does it mean to emphasize?
A) a key detail
B) a fact
C) to focus on a point
D) an interpretation
C) Focus on a point
What is interpretation?
A) A Fact
B) An understanding
C) To explain
D) details
B) An understanding
What are the key words in question 2?
"Virtues of Volcanoes"
living near volcanic regions is worth the risk
When you analyze texts on the same topic, what do you look for?
The authors viewpoint on a topic.
Which evidence from both passages best supports the answer to Part A?
A) "Geothermal power...is commonly used to heat homes and power turbines in volcanic regions."
" Volcanic ash shuts down power systems"
How does paragraph two of "The Virtues of a Volcano" show a risk?
How many people live close to volcanoes because of the advantages, although they can be destructive.
Three details
"Volcanoes: Avoid at all Costs!"
dangers
living near volcanoes.