Space Food Quiz

According to Passage 1, how might trying to eat in space lead to problems?

• Heating foods to high temperatures can become dangerous.

• Loose food floating around can injure astronauts or damage machinery.

• Astronauts can become surrounded by spoiled food that is unhealthy to eat.

• Extra trash in a small area can limit the space that astronauts can use for work.

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What does the word disposable in paragraph 4 of Passage 1 suggest about the packages?

• They are large.

• They are heavy.

• They are used once.

• They are inconvenient.

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Which sentence from Passage 2 suggests that astronauts’ meals need to be carefully planned before each mission?

• “In the past, space food was not that great.” (paragraph 5)

• “The body uses nutrients differently in space.” (paragraph 7)

• “The items range from spaghetti to fruit salad.” (paragraph 8)

• “Their choices are wrapped and stored in the galley area.” (paragraph 8)

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Read the sentence from Passage 2. “Beyond that, astronauts can eat anything you might order from a typical menu.” (paragraph 10) Based on the passage, what does the word typical mean?

• confusing

• limited

• popular

• regular

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A According to Passage 2, why are there limits on which foods can be taken to space?

• The Space Shuttle lacks the necessary devices to store certain foods.

• The meal planners want only flavorful foods aboard the Space Shuttle.

• The meal planners want healthy foods to be taken aboard the Space Shuttle.

• The Space Shuttle lacks enough space to carry the water needed to make most foods.

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Part B Which sentence from Passage 2 supports the answer in Part A?

• “It was not very tasty.” (paragraph 5)

• “The water is used to rehydrate the food and drinks.” (paragraph 6)

• “They use the same food pyramid guide we use here on Earth.” (paragraph 7)

• “Ice cream can’t go up without freezers.” (paragraph 10)

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Which statement summarizes Passage 2?

• Meal planners use the same food pyramid for space meals as they use on Earth, and they know astronauts may dislike some of the food they eat.

• The human body treats some food differently in space, and meal planners try to address that in order to keep astronauts healthy.

• Certain foods taste bad in space, and condiments are necessary to make these foods taste better.

• Space food still needs to be improved, and it spoils quickly on the Space Shuttle.

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How are the structures of Passage 1 and Passage 2 different?

• Passage 1 contrasts the taste of food on Earth with the taste in space, while Passage 2 compares diets on Earth to diets in space.

• Passage 1 describes why food is prepared in space, while Passage 2 provides a solution for how astronauts can keep food fresh in space.

• Passage 1 outlines the steps astronauts take to prepare food in space, while Passage 2 sorts the kinds of foods that astronauts eat into groups.

• Passage 1 compares the experience of eating on Earth to eating in space, while Passage 2 addresses the problem of making space food healthy and better tasting.

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What is one challenge mentioned in Passage 1 regarding food preparation in space?

• Preventing food from floating away in zero gravity.

• Finding enough variety in the food options.

• Making sure the food is appealing to astronauts.

• Ensuring the food remains fresh for long periods.

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According to Passage 2, why is it important to use the same food pyramid guide for space meals as on Earth?

• To provide a familiar eating experience for astronauts.

• To reduce the cost of space missions.

• To make meal planning easier for the crew.

• To ensure astronauts receive a balanced diet.

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