Martian Metropolis

In paragraph 6, the term DNA is capitalized because

• The title is a natural landmark

• An initialism, a type of acronym

• The name of a specific location

• A specific historical period

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

The “ Living Off the Land” section of the selection, paragraphs 7-9, discusses what Mar’s Residents must do to establish a successful colony. The organizational pattern in the these three paragraphs is best described as

• problem/solution

• compare /contrast

• question/answer

• cause/effect

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the selection.

Even if Mars’ atmosphere were thicker, we wouldn’t be able to breathe it. The word atmosphere is created from two Greek roots, atmos- and -sphere.

Choose the answer with the best definition for atmos- and -sphere. A B C D

• Vaporous ball

• Atomic planet

• Invisible rock

• Vaporous gases

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the version of the sentence in which each word is capitalized correctly.

• “The Mars Curiosity rover was sent by Nasa to the Red Planet on November 26, 2011,” said brown University Researcher Jay Dickson.

• “The Mars Curiosity Rover was sent by NASA to the red planet on November 26, 2011,” said Brown university researcher Jay Dickson.

• "The Mars Curiosity rover was sent by NASA to the Red Planet on November 26, 2011,” said Brown University researcher Jay Dickson.

• “The Mars Curiosity Rover was sent by Nasa to the red planet on November 26, 2011,” said brown University Researcher Jay Dickson.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Read paragraph 12 of the selection. Which answer best describes the way this paragraph is organized?

• Cause/effect

• Time order

• Simple listing

• Compare/contrast

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read this statement from the end of the selection.

The author wishes to acknowledge the factual contributions of the space exploration experts consulted for this article.

What is the most likely reason this statement is included in the selection?

• The author must acknowledge the sources for the information in the article.

• The author feels obligated because the experts are also her friends.

• The author appreciates the experts who contributed to the passage.

• The author hopes to increase her standing in the scientific community.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which two individuals from this list would be most likely to volunteer to be Mars colonists? FG H J K

• A scientist who compares the atmospheres of planets

• A chef who specializes in preparing seafood dishes

• A medical doctor who dislikes exploring the outdoors

• A spaceship pilot who enjoys frequent trips

• A recent college graduate who is ready for adventure

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author most likely included footnotes in this selection to — A B C D

• support the facts she states in the selection

• show readers where to get more information

• expand the article with photos and video

• demonstrate that others share her opinions

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why are scientists choosing to colonize Mars rather than another planet?

• All the planets in our solar system, Mars is most like Earth

• To explore new options for living

• to get out of earths environment

• to have new experience

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Think of how life would be if you lived on Mars. What would be one of your biggest challenges?

• Learning to adapt to the environment.

• understanding a new language while on the planet.

• Starting over and not knowing the place around you.

• having to work hard at first, building houses, growing food, and making air and not being able to see your friends and family sue to the expense.