_Seven Minutes of Terror_ from NASA

The video includes a print graphic that states Mars’ atmosphere is 100 times thinner than Earth’s. This fact helps the viewer to understand — .

• that the atmosphere is not thick enough to slow down the space vehicle

• that the space vehicle will be able to easily penetrate the atmosphere

• that the atmosphere could cause the space vehicle to explode upon entry

• that the space vehicle is not affected by atmospheric conditions

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What makes Seven Minutes of Terror different from a typical informational text passage?

• Contrasting perspectives on the topic are shared.

• Scientists are quoted directly about a topic.

• Viewers get information using multiple senses.

• Engineering design challenges are explained precisely.

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In the video, one of the scientists explains that as it travels through space, the space vehicle glows like the surface of the sun. This phrase helps to illustrate —.

• the color the space vehicle was painted

• the time of day the space vehicle lands

• the appearance of the space vehicle as it moves

• the temperature of the space vehicle as it lands

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The point of view from which the video is told gives the viewer insight into —.

• what happened during the descent of the spacecraft

• how the engineers worked together as a team to achieve a goal

• when it was required to complete the various parts of the project

• why a specific sequence of events was necessary for the success of the project

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The animated images of the space vehicle in the first few minutes of Seven Minutes of Terror help the viewer to — .

• measure the distance the space vehicle travels

• measure how fast the space vehicle moves

• understand how the space vehicle functions

• understand the route the space vehicle takes

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The music in the video helps to —.

• make the scenes feel more dramatic

• make more sense of the subject matter

• create the feeling of space travel for the viewer

• show how afraid the scientists felt

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The purpose of this video is to —.

• tell why a space vehicle traveled to another planet

• describe how engineers solved design challenges on a project

• persuade viewers to be interested in science and technology

• explain how difficult and terrifying space travel can be

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In the video, one of the scientists explains that they have to follow perfect sequence, perfect choreography, and perfect timing in order to successfully land the space vehicle. What is the meaning of the word choreography in this case?

• A series of known commands

• A series of planned situations

• A series of landing attempts

• A series of rocket blasts

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