Space Junk

What is the main reason for Kevin Barker's concern about the space junk issue?

• Authorities have continued to ignore the issue

• Some people believe that space junk is not real

• Mathew Haymin's solution might be accepted

• Governments continue to rely too much on satellites

What is Kevin Barker's main objection to Mathew Haymin's proposal?

• It would be too risky

• It would take too long to set up

• It would not be technologically possible

• It would make the current problem worse

Why does the writer use an exclamation mark (!) to describe the number of redundant satellites?

• to emphasise his point

• to highlight contrast

• to show that he does not believe this

• to reinforce an idea that will be referred to later in the text

What was the purpose of the questions Kevin Barker asks in paragraph 3?

• to highlight the flaws in Haymin's proposal

• to challenge Haymin to write a letter of reply

• to encourage readers to find the answer to these questions

• to draw attention to the fact that these questions are unanswerable

Kevin Barker's tone is best described as

• indignant

• enthusiastic

• restrained

• insensitive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the phrase human footprint in space refer to?

• humans desire to use space

• technological advances in space

• consequences of human activity in space

• the places humans have visited in space

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main reason Kevin Barker wrote the letter?

• to correct the media

• to dispute Haymin's ideas

• to explain why the government have not taken action

• to make organisations that produce satellites realise they are irresponsible