English Final Revision BH

Which gases are the most common in Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen, helium, and argon

• Methane, ozone, and water vapor

• Nitrogen, oxygen, and helium

What happens to the atmospheric pressure as you move further away from Earth's surface?

• It remains constant.

• It decreases.

• It increases.

• It fluctuates.

What is the layer closest to the surface of Earth called?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Approximately how high does the troposphere extend from Earth's surface?

• 1 kilometer

• 5 kilometers

• 11 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

Which of the following is an example of performing an endurance test?

• finishing a challenging physical fitness course

• taking a pop quiz about something you learned

• checking to see if the tires on your bike need air

• conducting an experiment to see if an idea is correct

A scientist wants to study how the thin air at great heights affects people who climb mountains. Which of the following would be the sample group in the study?

• anyone who has ever climbed a mountain

• people who have never climbed a mountain

• the mountain climbers being studied

• mountain climbers and non-climbers

What is the meaning of the Latin root -dur-?

• to see

• to last

• to take

• to carry

Which sentence best states the central idea of “Mission Twinpossible”?

• Scott and Mark Kelly have had many adventures in space during their lives.

• NASA wonders whether going into space could have an effect on the human body.

• NASA hopes to learn from Scott and Mark how long-term space travel affects health.

• Scott will spend a year on the International Space Station with various other astronauts.

1)      Read the following line from the selection and answer the following question.

“The station is stocked with movies and books, and the crew can surf the Internet.”

What do details in “Mission Twinpossible” suggest most clearly about life on the International Space Station?

• There is a high level of danger and stress.

• There is free time to do leisure activities.

• It is lonely because there is often no one to talk to.

• It is impossible to stay physically fit because of tight quarters.