Living in Space

Based on the relevant details in "Living in Space," determine the central idea of the entire text.

• Living in Space is a dream and a reality for many people.

• Life in space is great in the International Space Station.

• Life in space sounds fun, but presents many obstacles and risks.

• Living in space is challenging when completing your daily routines.

Based on the section titled "Dream and Reality," what is BEST central idea statement?

• Space exploration is full of excitement and challenges.

• Exploring outer space is a dream for brave men and women.

• Astronauts have to adapt to space challenges.

• Space travel is the ultimate science fiction fantasy.

Which detail does NOT support the central idea of the section "Dream and Reality?"

• "Living in zero gravity, floating in the air weightlessly, and space walks sounds like a great adventure.

• "The International Space Station is as long as a football field."

• "Astronauts have to adapt to a way of life that is very different from Earth."

• "Astronauts spend months at a time on the International Space Station."

How does the caption help the reader understand the illustration?

• Mr. Bishop likes tomatoes.

• It shows what the International Space Station looks like.

• It tells the reader how far away the astronaut is from the International Space Station.

• It allows the reader to compare its size to another object.

What is the closest synonym to the word elements under the heading titled "Dream and Reality?"

• eating

• space

• factors or parts

• dreams

Identify the BEST central idea statement for the section "The Daily Routine."

• Astronauts are given packs of items such as combs, shavers, toothbrushes and toothpaste to start their day.

• Astronauts use water to get themselves ready for the day.

• Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield experiments with water.

• Getting ready in space requires more effort than on Earth.

Which THREE relevant details support the central idea of the section "The Daily Routine?"

Getting ready in space requires more effort than on Earth.

• "For bathing, astronauts are provided with special soap that does not need to be rinsed off."

• "To wash their hair, astronauts squirt a few drops of water from the bag onto their scalp."

• "A toothbrush and tube of toothpaste are included in an astronaut's hygiene kit."

• "Toothpaste tubes have adhesive strips on them so they do not float away."

What do the illustrations add to the section "The Daily Routine?"

• The illustrations show the International Space Station.

• The show how daily routines look different when compared to living in Earth.

• They show how astronauts get their haircut.

• It shows how the International Space Station repeats its menu every 8 days.

How did the author structure the first paragraph under the subheading "Caring for Your Hair?"

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

• compare and contrast

How did the author structure the second paragraph under the subheading "Caring for Your Hair?"

• compare and contrast

• description

• sequence

• problem and solution