"Martian Metropolis" by Meg Thacher

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.

• Vaporous ball

• Atomic planet

• Invisible rock

• Vaporous gases

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CCSS.L.7.4B

In paragraph 6, the term DNA is capitalized because it is —.

• the name of a specific location

• an initialism, a type of acronym

• a specific, notable historical period

• the title of a natural landmark

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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.W.7.4

The “Living Off the Land” portion of the selection, paragraphs 7–9, discusses what Mars’s residents must do to establish a successful colony. The organizational pattern in these three paragraphs is best described as —.

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

• compare/contrast

• question/answer

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Read the origin of the word geothermal.

From the Greek geo- (“Earth”) and -therme (“heat”)

Using these clues, choose the best meaning of geothermal as used in paragraph 9 of the selection.

• energy generated from human waste

• warmth received from the heat of the sun

• heat transported from one planet to another

• power obtained from the internal heat of a planet

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4B

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.7.5

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

Which two individuals from this list would be most likely to volunteer to be Mars colonists?

• A scientist who compares the atmospheres of planets

• A chef who specializes in preparing seafood dishes

• A spaceship pilot who enjoys frequent trips

• A recent college graduate who is ready for adventure

• A medical doctor who dislikes exploring the outdoors

The author most likely included footnotes in this selection to —.

• show readers where to get more information

• support the facts she states in the selection

• expand the article with photos and video

• demonstrate that others share her opinions

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which event is likely to happen last?

• Colonists grow their own food.

• Colonists live above ground.

• Colonists pursue leisure activities.

• Colonists live below ground.

• Colonists travel through space.