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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Weather Climate. Space Explorers theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.MS-ESS2-5).
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According to the passage, what specific weather systems do space explorers track from the International Space Station?
What does the word 'atmospheric' mean as it is used in the passage?
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Space explorers aboard the International Space Station have a unique advantage: they can observe Earth's weather and climate patterns from 250 miles above the planet. Astronauts use special cameras and instruments to track hurricanes, monitor temperature changes, and study cloud formations that woul...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Space Explorers theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (NGSS.MS-ESS2-5).