Paired Passage: Thunderstorms & Precipitation

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1. This question has two parts.

First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: According to the article “Precipitation”, which of the following is true about precipitation?

• A Snow can happen at any time.
• B Temperature plays an important role.
• C The sun affects the type of weather.
• D Clouds cover the sun during a storm.

Part B:

Which detail from “Precipitation” supports the answer in Part A?

A The type of precipitation—like rain or snow— B depends on how hot or cold it is. Sometimes, sudden

C changes in weather create thunderstorms. Other times, D the sun shines while it's raining, making a colorful rainbow in the sky.

• A The type of precipitation—like rain or snow
• B depends on how hot or cold it is.
• C changes in weather create thunderstorms
• D the sun shines while it's raining,

2. What information about weather is included in BOTH “Thunderstorms” and “Precipitation”?

• A Air temperature is important in the development of weather.

• B Thunderstorms do not always happen with rainstorms.

• C There are many different types of precipitation.

• D Sometimes there is not enough water vapor in the air.

Answer explanation

The correct information included in BOTH 'Thunderstorms' and 'Precipitation' is that air temperature is important in the development of weather.

3. How does the author organize “Precipitation” paragraph 3?

• A by using order of importance

• B by using cause and effect

• C by using problem and solution

• D by using compare and contrast

Answer explanation

The author organizes 'Precipitation' paragraph 3 by using cause and effect, showing the relationship between events or actions.

4. What is one way the authors of BOTH the selection “Thunderstorms” and the selection “Precipitation” support their key ideas?

• A By explaining how to heat water

• B By showing how to make thunder

• C By explaining how the weather is made

• D By showing how to change the weather

Answer explanation

The authors of both selections support their key ideas by explaining how the weather is made, which is a common theme in both 'Thunderstorms' and 'Precipitation.'

5. Read the dictionary entry

rise /rīz/ verb 1. to stand after lying, kneeling, or sitting 2. to get up from bed

3. to move upward 4. to rebel

Which definition best matches the meaning of rising in “Thunderstorms,” paragraph 3?

• A Definition 1

• B Definition 2

• C Definition 3

• D Definition 4

Answer explanation

The correct choice is C Definition 3 because 'rising' in 'Thunderstorms' paragraph 3 refers to moving upward, which aligns with the definition provided in the dictionary entry.

6. How are the ideas in “Precipitation” DIFFERENT from the ideas in “Thunderstorms”?

• A “Precipitation” shows why storms are important.

• B “Precipitation” shows what is needed to make rain.

• C “Precipitation” shows the best way to make snow.

• D “Precipitation” shows how rain is part of the water cycle.

Answer explanation

The ideas in 'Precipitation' are different from 'Thunderstorms' as 'Precipitation' focuses on how rain is part of the water cycle, while 'Thunderstorms' may not specifically address this aspect.

7. Which phrase from “Precipitation” paragraph 1 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word molecules?

• A Imagine a glass of water

• B it's made of tiny things

• C move and turn into water

• D water warms up

Answer explanation

The phrase 'it's made of tiny things' in the 'Precipitation' paragraph 1 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word molecules by indicating that molecules are small components.