Reading Comprehension

Front

Earthquakes occur daily and are mostly weak, but strong ones can cause significant destruction.

Back

Can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, etc.

Front

Tornadoes form from thunderstorms when cool, dry air meets warm, wet air, gaining energy to create a spinning column of strong winds that can exceed 200 mph.

Back

Cool and warm air colliding provides energy for tornadoes.

Front

Details indicating the window was broken:

Back

Glass all over the floor.

Front

Cassie woke up to sunlight, realized it was Thursday, and jumped out of bed. She quickly dressed, brushed her teeth, packed her books, and ran out the door.

Back

She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door to go to school.

Front

Tim looked out the window, feeling lonely as his father packed the car. Thor, his dog, rested his head on Tim's lap, sensing his emotions. Dad reassured Tim about California.

Back

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Front

Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly.

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Front

Meaning of 'pays heed' in context:

Back

notices

Front

Before leaving the house, Sue probably...

Back

picked up her umbrella

Front

What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?

Back

skates

Front

Why does the author use 'furious' instead of 'mad' in Lucy's reaction?

Back

Lucy was really upset.