The Snowy Mountain Race: An Avalanche
Questions:
5
Grade:
1
Words:
32
Big mountains have lots of snow. Sometimes, the snow slides down fast. This is an avalanche. It’s very loud and fast, like a snow race. It is important to stay safe.
Question 1
What is the event called when the snow slides down fast from big mountains?
A
Snowfall
B
Snowstorm
C
Avalanche
Explanation. An avalanche is referred to when snow slides down fast from big mountains.
D
Snowflake
Question 2
What happens sometimes when snow slides down fast from big mountains?
A
Earthquake
B
Volcano eruption
C
Avalanche
Explanation. The text states that when snow slides down fast from big mountains, it s an avalanche.
D
Flood
E
Storm
Question 3
How is an avalanche described in the text?
A
Quiet and slow
B
Loud and slow
C
Quiet and fast
D
Loud and fast
Explanation. The text describes an avalanche as very loud and fast.
E
Neither loud nor fast
Question 4
What does the text compare an avalanche to?
A
A snow race
Explanation. The text compares an avalanche to a snow race.
B
A car race
C
A horse race
D
A bike race
E
A running race
Question 5
What does the text say about safety during an avalanche?
A
It s not important
B
You should play in the snow
C
You should take photos
D
You should make a snowman
E
It s important to stay safe
Explanation. The text emphasizes that it is important to stay safe during an avalanche.
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