Question

read this passage:
because of their intense heat, lava flows are great fire hazards. lava flows destroy everything in their path, but most move slowly enough that people can move out of the way.
what is the main idea of this paragraph from the \volcanoes\ page of the ready.gov website?
a. where lava flows are found
b. how to avoid lava flows
c. the cause of lava flows
d. the danger of lava flows

Explanation:

The passage states that lava flows are great fire hazards and destroy everything in their path, though they move slowly enough for people to escape. Option A is incorrect as the passage doesn't discuss where lava flows are found. Option B is wrong because it doesn't provide methods to avoid lava flows, just that people can move out of the way due to their slow speed. Option C is incorrect as the cause of lava flows isn't mentioned. Option D accurately captures the main idea as the passage focuses on the danger (fire hazard, destruction) of lava flows.

Answer:

D. The danger of lava flows