Summative Assessment Unit 3

Front

What fueled space exploration in the 1960s?

Back

Cold War space race

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the main goal of the International Space Station?

Back

To serve as a launching platform for further space exploration

Front

What is the main reason for the shut down of NASA's Space Shuttle Program in 2011?

Back

Two terrible losses

Front

What is the main advantage of using hydrogen and oxygen from asteroid ice for rocket fuel?

Back

It is cost-effective

Front

What is the main focus of the Mars Exploration Program's 'Seek Signs of Life' phase?

Back

To discover the possibilities for past or present life on Mars

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Front

According to the story, what will it take for us to see a human colony on the moon or Mars in our lifetime?

Back

a partnership between NASA and international space travel companies

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

Author's central claim in the first paragraph.

Back

With so much human investment made, we must go forward, fully embracing space exploration

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does the author support the claim that greater discoveries in outer space are happening thanks to technological innovations?

Back

the author cites advances made as a result of recent space missions

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Front

Who is the author of the argument "Let Robots Take to the Stars"?

Back

Eiren Caffall

Front

What is the main question posed in the argument "Let Robots Take to the Stars"?

Back

Should robots lead the journey to outer space?

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CCSS.RI.7.2