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WorksheetsMartian Metropolis / Humans / Robots: Summative Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What reason does the author of “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue?
It is important to support technological advances in electronics.
Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.
Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.
Mining in space could be a source for useful materials.
Which of the following words with similar meanings from “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” has the most negative connotation (feeling)?
impossible (paragraph 3)
problematic (paragraph 10)
risky (paragraph 11)
difficult (paragraph 12)
Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?
The tone of this rhetorical question suggests that trusting a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV would be —
appropriate
ridiculous
smart
risky
In paragraph 11 of 'Let Robots Take to the Stars,' which rhetorical device does the author use to sum up her argument?
Humor
Evidence
Rhetorical question
Sweeping generalization
How does the author of “Let Robots Take to the Stars” support the idea that space travel is more suited to robots?
By explaining the risks to human space travelers
By sharing the details of a new space program
By stating the need for international cooperation
By quoting experts in the field of space exploration
Choose the word or phrase that ensures subject-verb agreement (correct use of the word) in the underlined section in the sentence below.
Although the Cassini spacecraft ended its journey in 2017, it continue to provide benefits to scientists.
do continue
continuing
continues
correct as is
Which two phrases describe ideas that are explored in both "Humans Need To Explore Outer Space" and "Let Robots Take To the Stars"?
Using science and technology in space exploration
Limiting space exploration and reducing costs
Redesigning the space program and accommodating tourists
Understanding the benefits and objectives of space exploration
Identifying the risks and rewards of space exploration
Which statement is a claim the authors of "Humans Need To Explore Outer Space" and "Let Robots Take To the Stars" make to support their points of view?
Space travel is one of the most innovative human ideas thus far.
Space travel is as risky as climbing Mount Everest or flying a plane.
A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.
Private companies can help support space exploration in the future.
The authors of “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” and “Let Robots Take to the Stars” use rhetorical devices to support their arguments. Which of the following best describes how they do this?
They use rhetorical devices such as emotional appeals and logical reasoning to persuade readers of their viewpoints.
They avoid using any rhetorical devices in their arguments.
They rely solely on personal anecdotes without any rhetorical devices.
They use only statistical data and avoid emotional or logical appeals.
The use of rhetorical questions helps authors make arguments by:
engaging the reader and encouraging critical thinking
providing factual evidence for claims
summarizing the main points of the text
offering direct answers to complex issues
The Martian day (called a “sol”) is about 40 minutes longer than an Earth day; a Martian year is 668.6 sols.
In which two ways does this sentence contribute to the central ideas of the selection?
It hints at the author’s bias toward life on Mars.
It helps build a picture of what life would be like on Mars.
It reveals an important fact about life on Earth.
It makes an important comparison between Earth and Mars.
It shows how much better life would be on Mars.
Even if Mars’s atmosphere were thicker, we wouldn’t be able to breathe it.
The word "atmosphere" is created from two Greek roots, "atmos" and "sphere." What is the best definition of the word "atmosphere" as it is used in this sentence?
Vaporous ball
Atomic planet
Invisible rock
Thin vapor
In which version of the sentence is each word capitalized correctly?
“The Mars Curiosity rover was sent by Nasa to the Red Planet on November 26, 2011,” said brown University Researcher Jay Dickson.
“The Mars Curiosity Rover was sent by NASA to the red planet on November 26, 2011,” said Brown university researcher Jay Dickson.
“The Mars Curiosity rover was sent by NASA to the Red Planet on November 26, 2011,” said Brown University researcher Jay Dickson.
“The Mars Curiosity Rover was sent by Nasa to the Red planet on November 26, 2011,” said brown University Researcher Jay Dickson.
Which two sentences in "Martian Metropolis" state problems that colonists on Mars will need to solve?
Sending stuff to Mars is very expensive. (paragraph 7)
Martian citizens will be really good at recycling. (paragraph 7)
Settlers will need to grow food. (paragraph 8)
Fortunately, humans will take those organisms along with them! (paragraph 8)
They could bring it from Earth or get it from water found on Mars. (paragraph 9)
Which two ideas are supported by the information in paragraphs 7–9 of "Martian Metropolis"?
Plastic will be a popular material on Mars.
People living on Mars will have to recycle.
Homes on Mars will be made of wood and glass.
Electricity on Mars will be generated mainly from gas.
Martians will eat mainly the food they can grow.
The word "geothermal" comes from the Greek geo- ("earth") and thermé ("heat"). Using these clues, choose the best meaning of "geothermal" as it is used in paragraph 9 of the selection.
Energy generated from human waste
Warmth received from the heat of the sun
Heat transported from one planet to another
Power obtained from the internal heat of a planet
The city will need farmers to grow crops, cooks, people to run the spaceport and sewage plant, trash collectors, doctors and nurses—the list goes on.
Which structure does the author use to organize the information in this sentence?
Cause and effect
Chronological order
Classification
Compare and contrast
Scientists are choosing to colonize Mars rather than another planet because:
Mars has conditions most similar to Earth.
Mars is closer to the Sun than Earth.
Mars has a thicker atmosphere than Venus.
Mars is the largest planet in the solar system.
With which idea would the author of "Martian Metropolis" most likely agree?
People who move to Mars are unlikely to see their families again.
Rovers can study the planet Mars better than explorers can.
Mars and Earth have landscapes that are almost exactly the same.
Mars explorers will need protection from radiation.
Which sentence from "Martian Metropolis" best supports the idea that radiation will be a problem on Mars?
Of all the planets in the solar system, Mars is the most Earth-like. (paragraph 4)
Mars has no magnetic field to protect humans from high-energy particles from the sun and other sources, called cosmic rays. (paragraph 6)
Temporary shelters and labs will pop up all over the planet for short-term science projects. (paragraph 11)
The most fuel-efficient trip back to Earth (using gravity to do most of the work) will take around six to eight months. (paragraph 14)
