Read the article, "On Shaky Ground." Then, answer the questions below.
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Question 1
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What evidence supports the author’s point that the earthquake in Haiti was more destructive than the earthquake in Chile?
Question 2
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According to the author, which of the following reasons explain why the earthquake in Haiti caused more damage than the earthquake in Chile? Select TWO answers.
Question 3
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What evidence supports the author’s point that location was one reason that the earthquake in Haiti caused so much damage? Select TWO answers.
Question 4
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Read the following quote from the text and answer the question that follows:
“The earthquake in Haiti had a magnitude of 7.0. The earthquake in Chile had a magnitude of 8.8."
How does the author use this evidence in the article?
Question 5
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Read this sentence from the section “Moving Rocks":
“Underneath the surface are rock plates.”
What is the meaning of the word platesas it is used in the sentence?
Question 6
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Which phrase in the text best helps you understand the meaning of the word plate?
Question 7
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Read this sentence from the section “Built to Last”:
“The earthquake in Haiti had a magnitude of 7.0.”
What is the meaning of the word magnitude as it is used in this sentence?
Question 8
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Which phrase in the text bests helps you understand the meaning of the word magnitude?
