6. Life on Earth and Beyond

An astrobiologist

• studies life in the universe.

• studies only life on earth.

• studies human bodies.

• Study only aliens.

Why are The dry Valleys similar to Mars?

• They are hot and humid.

• They are cold and dry.

• They are white and gray.

• They are desserts.

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Which of these elements was not taken by the scientists to Antarctica?

• food

• camping gear

• equipment

• board games

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Are the Dry Valleys warm at any time?

• They are warm during summer.

• They are warm on December

• Even during summer, they are cold.

• They are always warm.

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How did they power the kitchen tent?

• With candles.

• with a fireplace.

• with solar panels.

• With electric generators.

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Which of the sentences from the book describes how cold the valleys are?

• The camp was a little "tent city"

• The chilly wind cut likea razor

• The place is cold.

For how long has Chris made these trips?

• ten years

• five years

• twenty-five years

• thirty years

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Are there any living creatures in the Dry Valleys?

• yes

• No.

Choose the best definition for microbe

• The tiniest of all living things.

• insects and worms.

• small living things

• cold weather living things

What type of text is this?

• Informational

• Poem

• retelling

• news article