They shed the extra clothing and rank some cold tea.
What has Samantha learned after 1 year since Katrina?
She’s wiser than before. She has learned to adapt to whatever comes her way. And if she works hard enough, she can make things better for her future.
How was Samantha's bedroom when she came back home? How was her dress?
Her bed had flipped over. Her bookshelf had fallen over. Papers were on my floor. But the dress was fine.
Where do many volcanoes form?
Many volcanoes form where big pieces of Earth’s surface, or plates meet.
How did the family feel when they were at Portsmouth Square amidst the earthquake?
confused and frightened
Why do many people live near volcanoes?
Because ash from volcanoes is good for soil, so crops grow well.
Did Samantha think she was a lucky person? Why?
Yes, she did. Because she didn’t lose the people that matter to her.
What happens first when a volcano erupts?
Rock melts deep beneath Earth’s surface, or crust.
Where was the safe shelter that the family arrived during the earthquake?
Golden Gate Park
What did the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington in 1980 cause?
The burning ash poured down the mountain, killing all the trees and wildlife in its path. The blast produced millions of tons of dust that covered 230 square mi
If the earth shakes right now, what is your “too dear to leave behind” belonging?
Food, drink, emergency kit, etc.
Where did Samantha's family live in Louisiana? Did Samantha go to a new school there?
They lived in a camper. Yes, she went to a new school there.
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