Bad (Space) Weather Cancels Pigeon Races!

Bad (Space) Weather Cancels Pigeon Races!

7th Grade

8 Qs

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Bad (Space) Weather Cancels Pigeon Races!

Bad (Space) Weather Cancels Pigeon Races!

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RL.8.4

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the article?

Pigeon racing is an ancient sport that has been around for 2,000 years.

Pigeons use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate, but space weather can interfere with their ability to find their way home.

Scientists at the Space Weather Prediction Center study the Sun's activity.

The Sun’s position helps pigeons navigate during races.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the passage, why do pigeon racers call the Space Weather Prediction Center?

To find out if the weather on Earth will be too rainy for racing.

To ask for scientific advice on training pigeons.

To check if space weather might interfere with their pigeons’ navigation.

To request satellite images of their pigeons flying.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about pigeons’ navigation skills?

Pigeons always find their way home, no matter the conditions.

Pigeons rely only on the Sun to determine direction.

Pigeons have a built-in ability to sense Earth’s magnetic field, but solar storms can disrupt it.

Pigeons use human-made maps to track their flight paths.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a solar storm affects Earth’s magnetic field?

It makes pigeons fly faster.

It confuses pigeons and can send them in the wrong direction.

It improves a pigeon’s ability to sense Earth’s magnetic field.

It has no effect on pigeon racing.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an inference made about pigeon racers in the text?

They are careless about their pigeons.

They care deeply about their pigeons.

They race pigeons for fun only.

They do not take any precautions.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase "No one wants to lose a prized pigeon" suggest?

Pigeons are not valuable.

Pigeons are highly valued.

Pigeons are easy to lose.

Pigeons are not cared for.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What effect does space weather have on pigeon races, and why does it cause problems for the pigeons?

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CCSS.RI.8.1