QUESTIONS 1-6

1.

FALSE

The area which was hit was quite densely populated.

2.

TRUE

The heat was so intense that it burned or melted almost everything in the area.

3.

TRUE

The farmer was able to regain consciousness after the explosion took place.

4.

FALSE

The light lit up a huge area for hours.

5.

FALSE

Investigators fall into two categories: those who believe a meteorite caused the explosion, and those who favour some other explanation.

6.

TRUE

One of the theories suggests that the area was hit by a comet.