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caUNIT 2 READING 1 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
to gather or collect gradually over time
Snow began to accumulate on the mountain peaks during the winter months.
a narrow opening or line of breakage in something
Scientists found a deep crack in the earth's surface after the earthquake.
to fall down or cave in suddenly
The old building began to collapse after years of neglect.
to burst or blow up with great force
The volcano is expected to explode within the next few days.
extremely large in size, amount, or extent
The desert covers a vast area of the continent.
whole; complete; all of something
The entire village was evacuated before the volcanic eruption.
force applied to something by pressing or pushing against it
The pressure from underground magma causes volcanic eruptions.
happening without stopping; ongoing
There was continuous monitoring of the volcano's activity.
a sudden explosive release, especially from a volcano
The volcanic eruption destroyed everything within a 10-mile radius.
to be likely to cause harm or danger to something
Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities around the world.
Choose the best definition for each word.
Match each word with its correct definition by selecting the appropriate letter.
Complete each sentence with the most appropriate word from the word bank.
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the most appropriate vocabulary words.
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