Test Review pt. 2

This natural phenomenon is called the Relampago del Catatumbo, or the Catatumbo Lightning

The color of the lightning changes depending on the presence of dust, water, and various gases in the air

The lightning is mentioned in poetry and songs; the state of Zulia even has a lightning bolt on its flag.

Response The mystery of what causes the lightning deepened when, beginning in January 2010, the lightning did not appear for a period of several months.

to believe in something such as a report

to assign responsibility to someone or something

to add money to an account

to award a passing mark or grade in school

illustrates how wide Lake Maracaibo is

provides the names of other countries in South America

helps the reader understand the causes of the lightning in Venezuela

shows the reader where the lightning occurs in Venezuela

offer a vivid picture of what the Catatumbo Lightning looks like to observers

give a thorough explanation of why the Catatumbo Lighting is unique

add a sense of drama and suspense regarding the Catatumbo Lightning strikes

provide scientific reason the the colorful display during a Catatumbo Lightning storm

an increase in methane gas in the area may be responsible for the lightning

there are some theories about what causes the lightning but no definite answer

the lightning may be caused by warm air from a river and a lake meeting cool mountain air

when lightning strikes stopped during a drought, scientists studied how weather affects the lightning