1900s Unit: Day 7-9

Fill in the blank: The aerospace industry has created new products such as wireless headphones, scratch-resistant lenses, and _________?

• memory foam mattresses

• solar-powered calculators

• electric toothbrushes

• digital cameras

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The NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston leads efforts in human space exploration, provides jobs, and educates people about space.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

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Some examples of products created by the aerospace industry that we use in everyday life are:

• Microwave ovens, memory foam, scratch-resistant lenses

• Refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners

• Smartphones, televisions, headphones

• Books, pencils, erasers

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an example of alternative energy that came about during the 1900s?

• Smart cars

• Solar panels for homes

• Wind turbines

• Gasoline engines

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Fill in the blank: The benefits of alternative forms of energy generally include being ________, more efficient, less damage to environment, and supporting free enterprise.

• cheaper

• heavier

• slower

• more polluting

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is a benefit of alternative energy mentioned in the passage?

• More expensive

• Less damage to environment

• Increased pollution

• Limited innovation

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Look at the images of wind turbines, solar panels, and an electric car. Which of these is NOT powered by alternative energy?

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Electric car

• None of the above

Alternative energy forms such as smart cars, solar panels, and wind turbines became popular during which century?

• 1900s (20th century)

• 1800s (19th century)

• 1700s (18th century)

• 2000s (21st century)

Technology for communication in the 1900s included telephones and eventually computers and the Internet. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a technology for communication in the 1900s?

• Telephones

• Computers

• Internet

• Television

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Advances in ______ technology have helped doctors to detect issues and treat people.

• medical

• musical

• mechanical

• culinary

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4