2. Why would you need a spacesuit if you lived on Mars?

You would need a spacesuit because there is not enough oxygen to breathe.

You would need a spacesuit because the Sun is so much brighter.

You would need a spacesuit because the temperature is below zero.

You would need a spacesuit because the fine red dust covers everything.

3. According to the text, what problem might occur due to the gravity on Mars?

Your bones and muscles would weaken.

You would lose a lot of weight.

You would get stronger from jumping so high.

4. Referring to the answer above, how could this problem be solved?

You could workout in a special gym for 2 hours a day.

You could have jumping contests.

You could wear a weighted space suit.

2. How does typed messaging on Mars compare to texting on Earth?

Messaging on Earth is faster than messaging on Mars.

Messaging on Mars is the same as messaging on Earth.

Messaging on Mars is faster than messaging on Earth.

Messaging on Mars is impossible.

3. Why might NASA want to send humans to Mars?

Sending humans to Mars would let us better explore the surface of the planet.

Sending humans to Mars would let us meet alien life.

Sending humans to Mars would let us start small farms.

Sending humans to Mars would give us another source of clean water.

1. What is the main idea (central idea) of this text?

Humans could visit Mars one day but will need to find solutions to the many challenges to survive.

A trip to Mars will take 6-9 months.

To survive on Mars, you’ll need food and water.

The United States space program is called NASA.

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mars?

There is a lot of water on Mars.

The surface of Mars is covered in fine red dust.

The temperature on Mars can get as low as -195 degrees.

There is almost no oxygen on Mars.

3. Which of the following is a reason it would be challenging to live on Mars?

Humans breathe oxygen. There is almost no oxygen on Mars.

Scientists are researching a method to make oxygen on Mars using bacteria and algae.

If on Earth you can jump 3 feet, on Mars you can jump 9 feet.

Mars can reach Earth-like temperatures near its equator.

4. Which statement best describes why the author wrote this text?

to give information about Mars, and NASA wanting to send humans to the planet

to give information about NASA, and astronauts visiting Mars

to tell a story about people who live on Mars

to persuade people to want to go to Mars

Do You Want to be a Martian?

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30 sec • 1 pt

1. Based on the title, what is this text most likely about?

meeting martians

learning about how martians live

living on Mars

becoming an alien

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2. Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word arid?

dry

swampy

wet

cold

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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3. Why do you think the author included a picture of the surface of Mars?

It helps show the reader that Mars is a great place to live.

It allows the reader to know what the surface of Mars looks like.

It shows the reader how far Earth is from Mars

It makes the passage look more scientific.

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4. Based on the first paragraph, why don’t we travel to Mars more often?

It does not have enough oxygen for us to survive.

It is too cold to enjoy time outside.

It takes a long time to communicate back to Earth.

It takes a long time to get there.

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1. Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word deteriorate?

to find or locate

to make or create

to weaken or worsen

to grow or cultivate

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2. How could food be grown on Mars?

in a greenhouse

in the rocket ship

in the arid dessert

in the rich red dust

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3. What is something we need to survive that Mars does not have? Select all that apply.

sunlight

soil

food

water

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Do You Want to be a Martian?

1. Based on the title, what is this text most likely about?

2. Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word arid?

3. Why do you think the author included a picture of the surface of Mars?

4. Based on the first paragraph, why don’t we travel to Mars more often?

1. Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word deteriorate?

2. How could food be grown on Mars?

3. What is something we need to survive that Mars does not have? Select all that apply.

4. Which continent best compares to what the temperatures would be like on Mars?

1. Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word plummet?

2. Why would you need a spacesuit if you lived on Mars?

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