Why We Shouldn't Go to Mars Study Guide
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's main point about space exploration?
People should not explore because of the danger.
Scientists might learn very little from space.
Most exploration should end quickly.
Exploration is good but must be realistic.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following counterarguments does the author use against his opponents' views?
Exploring Mars will bring many discoveries.
Everyone will one day travel to Mars.
A Mars mission is too expensive at this time.
Astronauts refuse to travel to Mars anyway.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What program's funding does the author think might be cut to pay for Mars exploration?
federal taxes
rock analysis
deficit increases
health care
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What support does the author provide for his idea that unmanned space probes are more beneficial than manned missions?
They are less expensive than manned missions.
They take pictures of planets from the moon.
They need people on Earth to travel in space.
They can visit other planets as well as Mars.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author believes that the government should...
visit the moon again
analyze rocks found on earth
build more Hoover Dams
develop better space technology
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Automated means:
updated for a new program
able to function without human help
fascinated with going to Mars
incapable of taking photographs
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An exhilarating event is...
wasteful
impossible
thrilling
expensive
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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