Unit 8: The Universe

Choose the correct paragraph number.

There is not enough evidence to prove that Kepler 22b has life.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Earth is the only planet with the right conditions for life.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

There are arguments for and against the idea that life exists on other planets.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

It is unlikely that there is life on another planet because the conditions for life to exist are too particular.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

What is the author's main purpose?

• to entertain readers

• to make readers agree with his or her opinion

• to inform readers

What does the author believe?

• The universe is so big that there must be life on other planets.

• Life probably doesn't exist on other planets.

• Life most likely exists on other planets; we just have to find it.

Why does the author include information from a recent report from Princeton University?

• to prove that experts agree with his or her opinion

• to show that there are two sides to the argument

• to prove that life exists on other planets

Fact (F) or Opinion (O)?

The universe has billions of stars and thousands of solar systems.

• Fact

• Opinion

Fact (F) or Opinion (O)?

It is highly unlikely that there is life on other planets.

• Fact

• Opinion

Which are Fact (F) and which are Opinion (O)?

There must be life on other planets.

• Fact

• Opinion