Government and Innovation Quiz

What do most of the government funds pay for?

• Building new roads

• Keeping citizens safe and healthy

• Buying new technology

• Supporting sports events

What was the approximate cost of the Apollo space program?

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $30 billion

• $40 billion

Why is invention important for the country?

• It entertains people

• It is a hobby for many

• It is crucial for economic and social well-being

• It is a way to spend money

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What is an example of a "space age" material mentioned in the text?

• Plastic

• Memory foam

• Steel

• Rubber

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is one use of memory foam mentioned in the text?

• Building bridges

• Making shoes more comfortable

• Creating car engines

• Designing airplanes

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What year did an Apollo spacecraft catch fire on the launch pad?

• 1965

• 1966

• 1967

• 1968

What is a central part of the invention process according to the text?

• Success

• Failure

• Speed

• Cost

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What did the improvements to the spacecraft help astronauts do?

• Land on the moon.

• Travel to Mars.

• Fly around the Earth.

• Visit other planets.

How does innovation in technology and science help our country?

• It helps maintain its place as a world leader.

• It makes the country smaller.

• It stops students from traveling.

• It reduces the need for schools.

What role do inventors play in our country according to the text?

• They help make the country strong and prosperous.

• They stop technological progress.

• They make education unnecessary.

• They reduce the need for innovation.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2