Mixed Up in Space

What is the meaning of orientation as it is used in paragraph 3

• position

• function

• sensation

• adaptation

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Which two details most help the reader understand the meaning of orientation?

• "occasional mild illusions" (paragraph 1)

• "strange experience" (paragraph 6)

• "aligned with" (paragraph 8)

• "same direction" (paragraph 10)

• "conscious command" (paragraph 14)

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Which statement best expresses the central idea of the article "Mixed Up In Space"?

• The lack of gravity causes sensations that affect all but the newest of astronauts.

• In a weightless state, astronauts' bodies experience some unusual sensations.

• Unlike science fiction characters, real astronauts do not have access to gravity-defying spaceships.

• Most astronauts experience a sickness that resembles car sickness

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Which two statements from the article best help support the central idea?

• "In space, however, the vestibular system doesn't sense the familiar pull of gravity." (paragraph 4)

• "On Star Trek's USS Enterprise, for example, artificial gravity provides direction cues..." (paragraph 9)

• "After day two I was more adventurous and would turn upside down for fun- i had no problem" (paragraph 12)

• ""...nerves in the body's joints and muscles that tell us where our arms and legs are without having to look - can also be fooled." (paragraph 13)

• "The inner ear detects the motion of the car but the eyes- staring at a page filled with unmoving words- do not." (paragraph 16)

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According to the article, how are space sickness and car sickness alike

• Both are triggered by reading while moving

• Both have effects that can last for several days

• Both can be experienced by people on Earth and in space

• Both are caused by conflicting messages reaching the brain

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Part B: Which phrase from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

• "mismatches between what the eyes see and what the body feels..." (paragraph 16)

• "...staring at a page filled with unmoving words..." (paragraph 16)

• "symptoms ranging from mild headaches to vertigo and nausea"

• "...reporgrams signals from the vestibular system to reconcile the mismatch." (p.18)

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In "When Noise hurts," why does the author describe the concept of phonophobia in paragraph 4?

• to introduce an additional possible cause of some people's hearing problems

• to show that medical examinations cannot determine all causes of hearing loss

• to provide information about possible consequences of hearing problems

• to illustrate the effectiveness of a thorough examination of people's hearing

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Part B: How does the author differentiate phonophobia in paragraph 4 from hyperacusis in paragraph 3?

• by suggesting that phonophobia causes hearing loss, but hyperacusis causes hearing sensitivity

• by suggesting that phonophobia cannot be treated, but hyperacusis can be treated

• by suggesting that phonophobia is a mental condition, but hyperacusis is a physical condition

• by suggestion that phonophobia requires an audiological evaluation, but hyperacusis requires a medical examination

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In "When Noise hurts," how do paragraphs 6 and 7 help refine one of the author's ideas in the passage?

• By illustrating how two different treatment options work, the author introduces the idea that there are numerous ways to treat hypersensitivity to sound

• By providing an example of a person who used a popular treatment for hyperacusis, the author indicates how widespread the treatment has become

• By contrasting one approach for treating hypersensitivity to sound with another, the author emphasizes the effectiveness of the newer treatment option.

• By describing the ineffectiveness of a popular treatment for hyperacusis, the author provides evidence that hyperacusis is nearly impossible to overcome

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Part B: Select two details from paragraphs 6&7 that best support your answer to Part A

• "...approach of limiting exposure to loud sounds"

• "...causes the brain to compensate even more...{"

• "Joseph pulitzer went to the extreme of purchasing a yacht and livign at sea.."

• "..for the person with the patience and courage to follow it through..."

• "Soon, the patient's sensitivity to sound is reduced..."

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