Challenger Expedition Comprehension Flashcard

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What does the word 'fast' mean in the context of the Challenger Expedition?

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attached securely

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What does the word 'unknown' mean as used in the passages?

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not known

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What is the meaning of the Latin root in the word 'interrupted'?

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break

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Which sentence best supports the idea of measuring temperature and collecting water samples?

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“They measured the temperature and collected water samples at different depths.”

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How does the author structure the information in paragraph 4 of Passage 1?

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by stating the causes of problems the Challenger faced and how those problems were overcome

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What is the main purpose of the Challenger Expedition?

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To explore and gather information about the oceans.

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What does 'fathom' measure in the context of the Challenger Expedition?

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Depth of water.

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What type of data did the Challenger crew collect during their expedition?

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Temperature and water samples.

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What challenges did the Challenger crew face during their expedition?

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Weather conditions that interrupted their work.

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What is the significance of the Challenger Expedition in oceanography?

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It revealed many new facts about the oceans.