Eruption!: Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives

A faster path

B shorter way

C. surprise trip

D different route

A Any increase in activity might lead to the volcano exploding

B. Scientists moved the station to the farthest corner of the base

C The heavy rock that was forming might stop the explosion.

D Scientists examined the volcano from a helicopter.

A. They saw their instruments flatline.

B. They could see the lights of the airstrip.

C. The earthquakes died down and stayed down

D. The volcano stopped shooting steam and ash.

A. People left their homes when Mount Pinatubo erupted.

B. Many people died during the eruption of Mount Pinatubo

C. Scientists observed Mount Pinatubo to determine when people should leave the area.

D. Scientists learned more about Mount Pinatubo so people could help in

future emergencies.

A. It lists the steps the military told the scientists to take.

B. It tells the events the scientists faced in the order that they occurred.

C It explains the problems the scientists experienced and how they solved them.

D It compares and contrasts how the scientists reacted with how the military reacted

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