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marthin metropolis quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Who would be MOST LIKELY to volunteer to go to Mars?

a)

A medical doctor who dislikes exploring the outdoors

b)

A scientist who compares the atmospheres of planets

c)

A chef who specializes in preparing seafood dishes

2.

Which of the following is a source of geothermal energy?

a)

fluids and rock found deep in the earth

b)

rushing rivers, streams, and ocean waves

c)

light in the house

d)

your shoes.

3.

Where would you more likely be exposed to intense radiation?

a)

in outer space

b)

in a desert

c)

In your classroom

d)

in the ocean

4.

atmosphere

a)

energy transmitted in the form of waves or particles

b)

relates to the internal heat of the earth

c)

something that exists, whether it be a person, being or organization

d)

the gaseous mass or envelope that surrounds a planet

5.

What is the main idea of Martian Metropolis?

a)

Humans should not go to Mars because there are many risks involved.

b)

Humans should go to Mars because there are many opportunities.

c)

Colonizing Mars offers both advantages and disadvantages for humans, so the decision should be weighed carefully.

d)

Colonizing Mars is not necessary for human survival.

6.

Why does the author include a list of different jobs that will be available on Mars?

a)

to show how hard it is going to be to live there

b)

to show that people of many skill areas would be needed

c)

to increase tourism

7.

Why does the author include the section Living off the Land?

a)

to show that colonists would need to make everything they need

b)

to convince readers to farm

c)

to show how expensive living on mars would be

8.

Who would be MOST LIKELY to volunteer to go to Mars?

a)

A medical doctor who dislikes exploring the outdoors

b)

A scientist who compares the atmospheres of planets

c)

A chef who specializes in preparing seafood dishes

9.

Why are scientists choosing to colonize Mars rather than another planet?

a)

All the planets in our solar system, Mars is most like Earth

b)

To explore new options for living

c)

to get out of earths environment

d)

to have new experience

10.

The section "All Work and No Play" develops the idea that (paragraphs 13-16)

a)

entertainment on Mars will be similar to what is available on Earth.

b)

There will be little time for entertainment

c)

Jobs will be varied, so there will be a place for everyone

d)

Only the wealthy will be able to afford the trip to Mars