1. How do you think the explorers felt when they realised the volcano was erupting?
The explorers likely felt terrified and panicked.
How did you make this inference?
I inferred this because the text says they screamed "It's erupting!" and "RUN!", which are reactions to sudden danger. Their actions of speeding down the volcano, racing for safety, and feeling the heat of lava behind them show they were in a life-threatening situation, which would cause fear.
2. Why do you think beads of sweat were dripping down their bodies?
The explorers were sweating because they were hiking up a steep, hot volcano, which is physically demanding and causes the body to cool itself through perspiration.
How did you make this inference?
I inferred this because the text mentions they were hiking higher and higher on the volcano, which is strenuous activity. Sweat is a natural bodily response to physical exertion and heat, both of which are present in this scenario.
3. How do you think the explorers initially arrived at the volcano?
The explorers likely arrived at the volcano by helicopter.
How did you make this inference?
I inferred this because the text says they reached a helicopter at the bottom after escaping the eruption and flew "up, up, up into the air." It’s logical that they used the same helicopter to get to the remote, high location of the volcano before their hike.
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