Scholastic News - Which is a Better Pet?

Based on the article's introduction, which is a main way Aibo is different from Chip?

• Aibo has artificial intelligence.

• Aibo is a real dog.

• Aibo is a robot.

• Aibo has wheels instead of paws.

According to the article, people who think robots make the best pets say that robots...

• encourage kids to interact with other people

• require less care

• are much more expensive but worth it

• teach kids to be responsible and patient

Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 2?

• "AI pets don't have fur that could cause people to sneeze..."

• "There's no need to feed them or clean up their messes."

• "Many kids already spend a lot of time using tablets, phones, and computers."

• "... they're no substitute for real animals."

Which statement does the article support?

• Buying a robot dog doesn't cost much money.

• Caring for a real dog doesn't cost much money.

• Over time, owning a robot dog can be cheaper than owning a real dog.

• The Sony Aibo is cheaper than most robot pets.

A prosthetic device is used to...

• replace a body part

• transport people and things

• prevent injury

• perform surgeries

According to the article, what brought out Danielle Green's "superpowers"?

• joining the U.S. Army

• working as a basketball coach

• serving in Iraq

• dealing with her injuries

Based on the sidebar, "What You Need to Know About Women in the Military," women have served on American battlefields...

• since Danielle Green was a small child

• throughout most of our nation's history

• since the beginning of World War II

• since 1948

Which of the following will power air taxis?

• gas

• solar panels

• electricity

• wind energy

Which piece of evidence does the article say would settle the question of whether T. rex had lips?

• T. rex teeth that have not rotted away

• T. rex remains with skin preserved

• a close examination of crocodile jaws

• a study of Komodo dragon teeth

Why did the scientists study crocodiles?

• Crocodiles are as ferocious as the T. rex.

• Crocodiles have a diet similar to the T. rex's.

• Crocodiles' teeth are visible when their jaws are closed.

• Crocodiles are similar in size to the T. rex.