Question

the following question has two parts. first, answer part a, then answer part b.

part a: in the paragraph about mount pinatubo, the author states that most volcanic clouds quickly dissipate. what does the word dissipate most closely mean in this context?

a. to mix with other gases and turn into foam
b. to become stronger and more dangerous
c. to break up and scatter or disappear
d. to erupt with great force

part b: which phrase from the text best helps the reader determine the meaning of \dissipate\?

a. \...it mixed with water and gases in the stratosphere.\
b. \...but pinatubos eruption cloud rose so high...\
c. \...it turned into foam and remained in the sky.\
d. \...it was not as powerful as tambora...\

Explanation:

Answer:

C. To break up and scatter or disappear
A. "...it mixed with water and gases in the stratosphere."