Unit 2 Study Guide

In paragraph 2, how does the author explain the importance of the Mars rovers?  

• By explaining their history

• By detailing their findings

  
  

• By showing their chemical make up  

  
  

• By describing their different features 

  
  

 How does the picture of NASA's Robonaut2 support the reader's understanding of paragraph 3?  

• It illustrates how human-like the robot looks. 

• It shows how strong the robotic arm is.  

  
  

• It describes what work the robot does on the International Space Station. 

•  It clarifies which company made the robot. 

What is the author's point of view about NASA robots? 

• NASA should continue to develop robotic technology.  

  
  

•  Robots should be tested before they are used in space exploration.

• Astronauts need robots in order to receive necessary medical care in space.  

• Humans can live on Mars someday 

Which detail shows how the author's point of view in question #3 is expressed? 

• "Some robots drive around like cars, some are just large arms, and some look like humans." (paragraph 1) 

  
  

• "Most importantly, it discovered that Mars contains the right ingredients to support life, including carbon, oxygen, and water." (paragraph 2)  

  
  

• "It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot." (paragraph 3)  

  
  

• "As technology develops, NASA will increasingly rely on robots." (paragraph 4) 

  
  

  What is the central idea of the passage?  

• The Mars rovers have made important discoveries about the planet. 

  
  

•  Robots are extremely strong and have lots of advanced equipment.  

  
  

• NASA has developed robots that can help astronauts in many ways. 

  
  

• It is very difficult to design a robot that can successfully perform complex tasks. 

  
  

Which detail BEST supports the central idea identified in question #5?  

• "All of these robots can accomplish tasks in space that are too difficult or dangerous for astronauts to do alone." (paragraph 1) 

  
  

•  "The newest rover, Curiosity, landed on Mars in August 2012." (paragraph 2)  

  
  

• "The Robonaut2 is now being tested at the International Space Station (ISS)." (paragraph 3)  

  
  

• "It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot." (paragraph 3) 

  
  

Which detail would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of the passage? 

• NASA has important plans to add more advanced features onto the Robonaut2. 

  
  

• The Hubble telescope requires repairs that only powerful NASA robots can make.  

  
  

•  Some robots function like a car, and some robots function like a human.  

  
  

• Three examples of robots are the Curiosity, the Robonaut2, and the Canadarm2. 

  
  

How does the author support the claim that the BB-8 is a popular toy?  

• by stating how many were sold on the day it was released  

  
  

• by comparing its success to that of robotic dogs and cats  

  
  

• by explaining how it develops a unique personality  

  
  

• by describing its simple design features 

  
  

Which statement BEST explains the author's point of view in the passage?  

• Robotic toys and pets can teach kids important skills.  

  
  

• Robotic toys and pets offer many benefits.  

  
  

• Having a live animal as a pet is too much work.  

  
  

• The BB-8 robot is an amazing and fun toy. 

  
  

Which detail from the passage conveys the author's point of view identified in question #10?  

• "One of the most popular toys in 2015 was a small robot." (paragraph 2)  

  
  

• "Eventually, the robot has mapped a particular space and can avoid objects that it has run into before." (paragraph)

• "Keeping a pet healthy requires money, time, and open space." (paragraph 3)  

  
  

• "Robotic toys are also capable of getting kids interested in science and technology." (paragraph 4)