Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Metal Detectors
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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Metal Detectors

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What is the primary purpose of metal detectors?

  • To help miners
  • To scan for bombs
  • To make clothes safer
  • To find metal (correct)
  • What happens when metal detectors' waves hit metal?

  • The waves change direction
  • The device stops working
  • The device beeps (correct)
  • The device makes a loud noise
  • What is a common use of metal detectors at the beach?

  • To help guards look for weapons
  • To look for guns
  • To scan for bombs
  • To find phones in the sand (correct)
  • Why do metal detectors help protect people?

    <p>They help keep guns out of certain places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose of metal detectors?

    <p>To help miners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of modern metal detectors?

    <p>They are light and cheap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do special wands help guards do?

    <p>Look for metal on a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another way metal detectors save lives?

    <p>They remove bombs from the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do factories scan clothes for metal?

    <p>To make clothes safer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of using metal detectors at the beach?

    <p>They usually find junk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Metal Detectors

    • Metal detectors use magnetic waves to find metal, which change when they hit metal, causing the device to beep.
    • The first metal detectors were large, expensive, and didn't work well, but people continued to improve them.
    • Modern metal detectors are smaller, lighter, and cheaper, making them more accessible for use in various situations.

    Uses of Metal Detectors

    • At the beach, metal detectors are used to find lost items like rings and phones in the water and sand.
    • In airports, courthouses, and some schools, metal detectors are used to protect people by detecting weapons and keeping guns out of these areas.
    • Guards use special wands to detect metal on a person.

    Additional Applications

    • During wars, metal detectors help find and remove buried bombs, making areas safer for locals.
    • In the clothing industry, metal detectors scan clothes for needles that may have broken off during manufacturing, preventing injuries to people trying on clothes.

    Importance of Metal Detectors

    • Metal detectors save lives by detecting and removing bombs and other harmful objects.
    • They also contribute to making the world a safer place by protecting people in various settings.

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    Test your reading skills with this passage about metal detectors and how they work. Answer questions about the text to check your understanding.

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