Eating in Space NASA

How are "Life in Space" and "Sandra Magnus' Journal: Food and Cooking in Space" different in how ideas are presented?

• "Life in Space" describes how astronauts eat their meals in space, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal: Food and Cooking in Space focuses on why meals must be planned in advance in space.

• "Life in Space" provides and overview of how astronauts eat, sleep, and keep active in space, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" focuses on only one aspect of living in space.

• "Life in Space" describes why some foods are dangerous to the equipment in space, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" describes how astronauts clean up their messes in space.

• "Life in Space" provides general information about why astronauts avoid using water to cook, bathe, and exercise, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" provides reason for why water is useful in space.

What point do both "Life in Space" and "Sandra Magnus' Journal" make about the types of food eaten in space?

• Wet foods that stick together are less likely to float around.

• Meals made up of healthy foods are planned before the trip.

• All foods are freeze-dried so that they are not as heavy.

• Foods like fruit and vegetables are eaten first so they do not spoil.

Which choice best explains how "Life in Space" and "Sandra Magnus' Journal" are different in the points of view they represent?

• "Life in Space" explains how astronauts are able to eat foods without water while in space, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" focuses on why water in foods is so important in space.

• "Life in Space" provides general information about how astronauts eat, sleep, and keep active in space, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" describes in detail how astronauts eat foods in space.

• "Life in Space" explains why food messes are dangerous to astronauts in space, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" describes how astronauts clean up messes made from foods in space.

• "Life in Space" provides reasons why astronauts avoid using water in cooking, bathing, and exercising, while "Sandra Magnus' Journal" provides details about why water is removed from foods in space.

Which paragraph from the passage best describes what is seen in the photograph?

• paragraph 1

• paragraph 2

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 4

Which quotation from the passage supports the inference that foods are specifically designed for space travel?

• "But these days, astronauts get to eat a lot of the same foods we do on Earth, like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, and even shrimp cocktail."

• "They taste-test everything down on Earth and plan their menus based on what foods they like. Nutritionists check their menus to make sure they're getting balanced meals."

• "Most food is freeze-dried, which means the water has been removed from it. This keeps it from spoiling and also means it weighs less, so it's easier to bring up into space."

• "If a new supply vehicle had recently arrived at the space station, an astronaut might even get fresh fruit, like an apple."

How do the photographs included throughout the passage help the reader better understand the passage?

• The reader can see how astronauts grow taller in space.

• The reader can see why astronauts need so many products.

• The reader can see what daily activities are like for astronauts.

• The reader can see what activities astronauts do for fun.

Which two choices tell how the lack of gravity in space affects astronauts?

• The astronauts get stuffy noses.

• The astronauts' hair grows more quickly.

• The astronauts get tired more easily.

• The astronauts become taller.

• The astronauts' arms fill with fluid.

What are the main ideas of the "Getting a Workout" section?

• Astronauts want to stay as healthy as possible while in space, so they make sure to continue moving by lifting their arms and legs.

• Astronauts' bodies become stronger while in space, so they are able to lift heavier objects and exercise for longer periods of time.

• Astronauts are unable to exercise each day in space because there is no gravity, so they become tired and sleep more.

• Astronauts' bodies become weak in space due to the lack of gravity, so they have to work harder to keep their bodies strong.

How does the text structure used in the "Getting Fed" section of "Life in Space" compare to the text structure used in "Sandra Magnus' Journal"?

• Both passages use cause and effect to show why astronauts must clean up after themselves quickly when eating in space.

• Both passages use chronological order to show the steps that astronauts take when making and eating meals in space.

• Both passages use compare and contrast to show how eating meals on Earth is similar to eating meals in space.

• Both passages use problem and solution to show that astronauts must be careful to eat foods that make very little mess in space.

What can the reader infer about eating on the ISS?

• Astronauts only have small amounts of foods to eat at a time because of how heavy the foods are to bring in space.

• Astronauts need more time to prepare foods they want to eat in space because the lack of gravity makes it more difficult.

• If astronauts are not careful, the foods they eat could make messes that might damage equipment.

• If astronauts want to eat healthy meals, they have to ask for new types of foods to be sent to them.