Eruption!

1. Read the dictionary definition below

consequence (n.)

\ ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s , -kwən(t)s \

1: A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

2: Importance or relevance.

3: A game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of

what has already been contributed.

4: A social distinction

Which definition of consequence most closely matches its use in paragraph 20 of “Eruption!”

2. According to this selection, what causes a volcanic eruption?

3. In which paragraphs of the text would the reader find information about the seismographs?

4. Based on the selection the reader can infer that –

5. Look at the dictionary entry for the word conduit.

Conduit /ˈkänˌd(y)o͞oət/ /ˈkɑnˌd(j)uət/ NOUN

1. A channel for conveying water or other fluid.

2. A person or organization that acts as a channel for the transmission of something.

3. A tube or trough for protecting electric wiring.

Which definition best fits the way conduit is used in paragraph 10?

The author uses imagery in paragraph 21 to illustrate the-