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Counting the Thunder — Reading Comprehension
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Counting the Thunder
Reading comprehension
After reading “Counting the Thunder”, answer these
questions.
1. Which travels faster, light or sound?
2. How many seconds does sound take to travel about one
kilometer?
3. If you count nine seconds, how far away is the storm?
4. What should you do if you are outside and hear thunder?
Match each word to what it means.
lightning
distance
instantly
how far it is from one place to another
right away, with no waiting
a giant spark of electricity in the sky
Light.
About three seconds.
About three kilometers.
Go indoors.
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