Snowflake Bentley CKPT 2 Practice 3

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What is the central idea of the passage about Snowflake Bentley?

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The central idea is that Snowflake Bentley dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of snowflakes through photography.

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Who is Snowflake Bentley?

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Snowflake Bentley, also known as Wilson Bentley, was a farmer and photographer known for his pioneering work in photographing snowflakes.

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What did Bentley believe about snowflakes?

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Bentley believed that each snowflake is unique and beautiful in its own way.

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What was Bentley's first major challenge in photographing snowflakes?

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His first major challenge was that his initial pictures were failures.

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How did Bentley's childhood influence his work?

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Bentley's love for snow from a young age inspired him to study and photograph snowflakes.

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What tools did Bentley use to capture images of snowflakes?

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Bentley used a microscope and a camera to photograph snowflakes.

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What does the author admire about Bentley?

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The author admires Bentley's dedication to his work and his passion for snow.

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How does the author describe the time period of Bentley's life?

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The author describes it as a time long ago when farmers used oxen and sleds.

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What is one way Bentley shared his findings with others?

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Bentley published his pictures in magazines and gave speeches about snow.

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Why is a timeline of Bentley's experiments helpful for understanding the text?

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A timeline provides context for Bentley's work and shows the progression of his experiments.