There is a lot of gold deep inside Earth. Scientists found that this gold is slowly coming up through rocks in Hawaii. This is very exciting news!
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A yellow, shiny metal that is very special and costs a lot
“The ring is made of gold.”
Very far down from the top
“The water in the lake is deep.”
Something that is hidden or not known by many people
“I have a fun secret to tell you.”
A collection of gold, jewels, or other very special things
“The pirate found a big treasure.”
Not fast; taking a long time
“The turtle moved slowly across the road.”
Something you did not know about or expect
“The gift was a nice surprise.”
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Earth has a secret treasure! Deep inside our planet, there is a lot of gold. Scientists say the gold is very far down. It is under hot, melted rock.
Scientists looked at rocks in Hawaii. Hawaii has big mountains called volcanoes. Hot rock comes up from below. They found gold in the rocks!
This was a big surprise! Scientists did not know this before. The gold moves up very slowly. Our planet is full of amazing secrets!
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
Where is the gold hiding?
Where did scientists look at rocks?
How does the gold move?
What was a big surprise for scientists?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
Where is the gold hiding?
What place did scientists look at rocks?
What comes up from under the ground?
Did scientists know about this gold before?
How does the gold move up?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What would you do if you found gold?
What is your favorite treasure?
Can you think of other things hiding under the ground?
Would you like to visit a volcano?
What secret would you like to discover?
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