Use information from the article to support your answer. Scoring Guide Score Description 4 Response provides thorough comparisons between the underwater volcano and a sea monster through a fully developed explanation that uses strong support from the article. 3 Response provides some important comparisons between the underwater volcano and a sea monster through a general explanation that uses adequate support from the article. Explanation may lack some supporting details. 2 Response provides a limited comparison between the underwater volcano and a sea monster through a partial or simplistic explanation that uses limited support from the article 1 Response provides a minimal comparison between the underwater volcano and a sea monster through a vague explanation that uses weak or no support from the article.
Response is incorrect or irrelevant.
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