The earth shoots rocks. (Reader Assessment).(volcanoes)

From: Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin) | Date: September 20, 2002 | Copyright information

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A volcano is a very hot place. Most volcanoes look like mountains. They send melted rock, ash, and smoke into the air. The melted rock is called lava. Scientists study volcanoes. Those scientists know when a volcano might blow its top. The scientists tell people to get out of the way.

Example: Which word was used to talk about volcanoes?

(A) hot

(B) square

(C) cold

(D) triangle

1. What might a volcano look like?

(A) a lake

(B) a mountain ...

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