Quiz on How Space Technology is Helping Earth

What technology does a smartphone use to help you find your way home?

• Wi-Fi

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Bluetooth

• Infrared

How many satellites are currently orbiting Earth?

• More than 1,000

• Less than 500

• About 2,000

• Exactly 1,000

What is one of the uses of satellites mentioned in the text?

• Building houses

• Mining minerals

• Growing crops

• Predicting the weather

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How do conservationists in Malaysia use satellites?

• To measure air pollution

• To study bird migration

• To monitor deforestation

• To track hawksbill turtles

What do conservationists attach to hawksbill turtles to track them?

• Satellite tags

• Radio collars

• Cameras

• Microchips

What is the main goal of using satellite tags on turtles?

• To change their migration routes

• To increase their population

• To protect their habitats

• To feed them remotely

Who is the archaeologist mentioned in the text?

• Sarah Parcak

• Howard Carter

• Zahi Hawass

• Kathleen Kenyon

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What did Sarah Parcak discover using satellite technology?

• The underground city of Tanis

• The tomb of Tutankhamun

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

What can be seen from space according to Sarah Parcak?

• The depth of the sea

• The height of mountains

• The color of the ocean

• A detailed network of streets and houses

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How old is the city of Tanis that was discovered?

• 3,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 500 years

• 2,000 years