Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!

According to the text, why are astronauts living on the slopes of a volcano as part of the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation project?

• They are testing a variety of rockets and engines.

• They are researching health risks of living at altitudes similar to the space station.

• They are building equipment for Mars.

• They are studying how people react to spending large amounts of time in space.

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What makes the trip to Mars especially challenging for astronauts?

• Powering the spacecraft requires advanced technology.

• The trip takes more than 8 months one way.

• Getting supplies for the astronauts is not easy.

• Deep space is too cold to be comfortable.

What happens to the human brain when a person is bored for long periods of time?

Choose two.

• It sleeps.

• It daydreams.

• It gains intelligence.

• It becomes depressed.

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According to the text, why might chronic boredom be dangerous on a space mission?

• Astronauts might decide to shorten the mission.

• Astronauts might get frustrated with each other.

• Astronauts might take risks that jeopardize the entire crew.

• Astronauts might stop taking care of themselves.

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According to the text, what is one way that astronauts can combat extreme boredom when living in an isolated environment?

• by eating and drinking more

• by counting the days until they go home

• by occupying themselves with a lot of work

• by talking to people constantly

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What is the best definition for chronic?

• continuing for a long time

• originating from the brain

• causing physical pain

• existing since birth

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If Sophia's leg injury is excruciatingly painful, then which of the following must be true?

• the pain comes and goes

• Sofia can play sports

• Sophia can walk fine

• Sophia has intense pain

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What is the meaning of monotony in the following sentence?

Jamal became bored by the monotony of his job, delivering newspapers day in and day out.

• difficult challenges

• unexpected tasks

• lack of variety

• low pay

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"Most living things seek out sensory stimulation--new smells, tastes, sights, sounds, or experiences."

Based on this sentence, which statement best describes why boredom becomes a problem during periods of inactivity in space?

• The brain wants something to do

• The body loses physical functions

• Astronauts lose interest in the mission

• Astronauts become uncooperative

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"Research facilities in Antarctica might actually provide a better simulation of the stress of a journey to Mars."

According to this sentence, why are science outposts in Antarctica of interest to space scientists?

• They are in an environment that appeals to adventurers.

• The outposts are isolated, high-risk environments.

• The outposts are difficult to travel to.

• The outposts are in cold, dark places.

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