Reading Explorer 1 - 9A

What is the main purpose of this reading?

• a. to describe what a meteorite hunter does
• b. to explain why hunting for meteorites is challenging
• c. to give advice on how to become a meteorite hunter

What does Farmer say is difficult about his job?

• a. preserving meteorites
• b. traveling to find meteorites
• c. selling meteorites

Why is the Sahara Desert a good place to find meteorites?

• a. The sand makes it easy to spot meteorites.
• b. Most meteorites land there.
• c. The meteorites there are bigger than elsewhere.

Which of the following is true about the meteorite Farmer found in Canada?

• a. It is about the size of a walnut.
• b. It is more than four billion years old.
• c. Farmer found it by himself, without any help.

In paragraph D, Farmer says, “New meteorites are in demand.” What does he mean?

• a. New meteorites are easily available to collectors.
• b. New meteorites are very useful to collectors.
• c. New meteorites are popular among collectors.

True or False: Michael Farmer's job involves searching for new pieces of meteorite rock, and he rarely has to travel to different countries.

• True
• False

True or False: During one of his trips, Michael Farmer was robbed and almost killed while searching for meteorite rocks.

• True
• False

True or False: Most meteorite pieces are found in easily accessible places like cities and towns.

• True
• False

True or False: Michael Farmer sold a meteorite piece from the Middle East for $100,000, and it was the biggest meteorite he ever found.

• True
• False

True or False: Michael Farmer's customers include museums, private collectors, and scientists who are interested in meteorite rocks.

• True
• False