ELAGSE8RI3: Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
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- Q1How does the size and strength of Hurricane Sandy compare to other hurricanes?Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q2Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene are both classified as ______Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q3How does the angle of approach of Hurricane Sandy differ from Hurricane Irene?Hurricane Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle, while Hurricane Irene approached the shore in a straight lineHurricane Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle, while Hurricane Irene veered away from the shoreHurricane Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle, while Hurricane Irene moved quickly northward after making landfallBoth hurricanes approached the shore at the same angle30s
- Q4How does the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy compare to Hurricane Irene?Hurricane Sandy has a lower storm surge than Hurricane IreneHurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene have the same storm surgeThe reading does not provide information about the storm surge comparisonHurricane Sandy has a higher storm surge than Hurricane Irene30s
- Q5The highest water levels in Lower Manhattan since at least 1851 are expected due to ______Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q6The maximum diameter of Hurricane Sandy is ______ milesUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q7How does the size of Hurricane Sandy compare to Hurricane Irene?Hurricane Sandy is larger than Hurricane IreneThe reading does not provide information about the size comparisonHurricane Sandy is smaller than Hurricane IreneHurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene are the same size30s
- Q8What is the size of Hurricane Sandy compared to other hurricanes?Hurricane Sandy is larger than Hurricane IreneHurricane Sandy is smaller than most hurricanesHurricane Sandy is the same size as Hurricane IreneHurricane Sandy is the largest storm in recorded Atlantic basin history30s
- Q9What is the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy on Greater New York?Hurricane Sandy will bring intense waves, wind, and storm surge to Greater New YorkHurricane Sandy will make landfall directly over New York CityHurricane Sandy will have no impact on Greater New YorkHurricane Sandy will only impact coastal Long Island30s
- Q10How many deaths occurred in the US as a result of Hurricane Sandy?Both A and B5556The reading does not provide information about the number of deaths30s
- Q11Where is Sandy likely to make landfall?Long IslandGreater New YorkCentral or southern New JerseyDelaware30s
- Q12What is the estimated property damage of Hurricane Sandy?$20 billion$55 billionThe reading does not provide information about the estimated property damage$19 billion30s
- Q13According to the reading, Hurricane Sandy could cause ______ damage to New York City's subwaysUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q14As a result of Sandy’s tremendous size and strength, a National Weather Service analysis has rated the storm’s wave/surge destructive potential at ________ on a 6.0 scale.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q15What are the differences between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene?Users enter free textType an Answer30s