Author's Claim Quiz

Which choice shows how the author supports the claim that using hydrogen as an

energy source helps the environment?

• by describing how hydrogen is made by separating it from water

• by describing how algae and bacteria give off hydrogen

• by explaining how adding hydrogen to gasoline lowers ground-level pollution

• by explaining that transporting hydrogen is less expensive than transporting electricity

What is the meaning of the word "replenished" in paragraph 2?

• bought; reduced; consumed

• cleaned; renovated; washed

• reached; extended; resumed

• restored; filled; replaced

Part A

Which choice is a claim made by the author?

• Hydrogen could possibly provide access to drinkable water in distant areas.

• Hydrogen has the potential to be an affordable energy source in twenty years.

• NASA wants to use hydrogen exclusively for the space program.

• Gasoline-powered cars are more expensive than hydrogen-powered cars.

Part B

Which two quotations from the passage provide support for the answer in Part A?

• "Hydrogen can store energy until it’s needed and move it to where it’s needed.” (paragraph 2)

• “It’s very expensive to make hydrogen right now, but new technologies are being developed all

  the time.” (paragraph 5)

• "The only by-product is pure water, which the crew uses as drinking water.” (paragraph 6)

• “Adding just five percent hydrogen to gasoline can significantly lower emissions of nitrogen

  oxides (NO )…” (paragraph 8)

• "Hydrogen could provide clean, renewable energy for the future.

  ” (paragraph 10)

What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

• to reflect on the current energy systems and needs in America

• to entertain the reader with a story about NASA sending a space shuttle into orbit

• to persuade the reader to buy hydrogen-powered vehicles

• to inform the reader about the benefits of using hydrogen for energy

How do paragraphs 2-4 fit into the overall structure of the passage?

•  Paragraphs 2-4 contrast the uses of fossil fuels with the uses of solar and wind energy.

•  Paragraphs 2-4 detail the claims that hydrogen power is too expensive to use.

•  Paragraphs 2-4 explain the problems associated with the current types of energy being used.

• Paragraphs 2-4 provide the effects of renewable energy on the environment.

Which quotation from the passage supports the claim that hydrogen has the potential to be an affordable energy source in twenty years?

• “Hydrogen can store energy until it’s needed and move it to where it’s needed.” (paragraph 2)

• “Scientists have even discovered that some algae and bacteria give off hydrogen.” (paragraph

  5)

• “It’s very expensive to make hydrogen right now, but new technologies are being developed all

  the time.” (paragraph 5)

• “Adding just five percent hydrogen to gasoline can significantly lower emissions of nitrogen

  oxides (NO )…” (paragraph 8)