Review: Scientists Build Robot That Runs, Call It “Cheetah”

In “Scientists Build Robot That Runs, Call It ‘Cheetah,’” which of the following are accurate statements about the robot? Choose two options.

• It can track satellites and drones.

• It was developed by scientists in China.

• It uses more energy than a microwave oven does.

• Its legs are powered by motors that run on batteries.

• Its movements are controlled by video game technology.

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As explained in “Scientists Build Robot That Runs, Call It ‘Cheetah,’” what is the main function of the computer that is built into the robot?

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Why was it difficult for scientist to design and produce the robot?

• The robot legs kept breaking during testing

• They did not have enough money.

• Scientists couldn't find out how to send commands to the robot.

• They could not get it to stand up

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What is the most likely meaning of hazardous as it

is used in this sentence from “Scientists Build Robot That Runs, Call It ‘Cheetah’”?

There are hopes the robot will be able to be used in search and rescue operations in hazardous environments where it’s too risky to send a human rescuer.

• foreign

• unknown

• dangerous

• quiet

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According to the article, what is the most likely way the military might use the robots?

• They might use robots to replace soldiers in war

• They might use robots to control missiles

• They might use robots to find hurt people during a disaster.

• They might disguise the robots as animals to attack during battle.

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What was used to build the robot?

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What are the robot's physical abilities?

• Run faster than 10 mph

• Jump 16 inches high

• Run for 15 minutes

• Be able to be used in search and rescue operations

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