firefall comprehension questions

Front

Yosemite National Park is known for its ancient _____________.

Back

Sequoia trees

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Horsetail Fall is a temporary waterfall that flows over the edge of __________ in winter.

Back

El Capitan

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

To see the "Firefall," conditions must include adequate snow, clear skies, and sunlight from a specific angle.

Back

adequate snow

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Front

The waterfall looks like ____________ before sunset.

Back

flowing lava

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Yosemite "Firefall" popular since ______________.

Back

1940s

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

In 2019, ______________ people packed into a small viewing area to see the "Firefall."

Back

2,200

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

Front

Since 2020, "Firefall" visitors park in a specific area and hike ______________ to the viewing area.

Back

1.5 miles

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3