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 Response to text:

Fireworks

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. Fireworks were first made from… 

a) Bombs b) Bamboo

c) Baboons d) Gunpowder

2. Where were fireworks first invented??

a) Italy b) USA

c) United Kingdom d) China

3. Explain where the word “pyrotechnics” comes from, and what it means.

→ The word pyrotechnics refers to fireworks and it comes from Derive via french from the Greek, Pyr (fire) techne (art)

4. True or False: Sodium salts create deep-red coloured fireworks.

a) True b) False

5. In what year did Guy Fawkes try to blow up the King?

a) 1506 b) 1605

c) 1650 d) November 5th

6. What are the 3 main components (parts) of a firework?

→ Coloured light, noise and smoke.

7. Explain, in your own words, how “fireworks” can be used to save lives.

→ It cannot be used to save lives because if inhaling it could range from vomiting, diarrhea or asthma attacks. 

8. Do you think people should be allowed to set fireworks off at home? 

Explain your reasons why or why not.

→ I dont think people should light fireworks at home because if lighting fireworks at home and there are dry leafs and other materials that could easily catch on fire and cause problems.