Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms- author's craft and central ideas
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What Is the central idea of the section "A Hurricanes Life Cycle"
What Is the central idea of the section "A Hurricanes Life Cycle"
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Which evidence best supports the idea selected above.
Which evidence best supports the idea selected above.
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Why do you think the author chooses to reference Hurricane Katrina throughout the text?
Why do you think the author chooses to reference Hurricane Katrina throughout the text?
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What comparison does the author use to help the readers understand the size of hurricane Andrew?
What comparison does the author use to help the readers understand the size of hurricane Andrew?
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How does the author explain why so many homes were lost during Hurricane Andrew?
How does the author explain why so many homes were lost during Hurricane Andrew?
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What vivid verbs does the author use to help the reader visualize the dangers of storm surges?
What vivid verbs does the author use to help the reader visualize the dangers of storm surges?
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The key details in the section "Heavy rains" support the idea that...
The key details in the section "Heavy rains" support the idea that...
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Why do you think the author chooses to compare hurricanes and tornados?
Why do you think the author chooses to compare hurricanes and tornados?
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What is the central idea of the section "emergency plan"? Support your answer with text evidence.
What is the central idea of the section "emergency plan"? Support your answer with text evidence.
