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Is Space Exploration Worth the Risk? Comprehension Quiz
Is Space Exploration Worth the Risk? Comprehension Quiz
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A comprehension quiz after reading and listening to "Is Space Exploration Worth the Risk?"
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Reread lines 41-43. What benefit does this have for health issues?
It benefits the governments spending money.
New understandings and treatments of health problems
Astronauts risking their lives saves lives.
None, it's dangerous and creates health problems.
2
The text states, "It is highly probable that...(line 27-28) What does highly probable mean?
unlikely
never going to happen
50% chance
very likely
3
Reread lines 5-7. What is the author saying about humans?
They seek adventure and mystery.
They are hiding from mysterious adventures.
They have no desire to learn.
They are thrilled when others face challenge.
4
How long ago did Sputnik happen?
last year
20 years
10 years
50 years
5
What is the author's claim?
Human space exploration has no benefits.
Human space exploration benefits the health community.
Human space exploration is worth the cost.
Human space exploration is NOT worth the expense.
6
What is the question at the beginning of this story?
Why space?
Why endure?
Why astronauts?
Why explore?
7
Where do royalties (money) on NASA patents (inventions) and licenses go to? (Lines 49-50)
U.S. Treasury
NASA
Schools
Astronaut Salaries
8
What is used to not cause risk to human life while exploring space?
astronaut food
robotic training
astronaut suits
robotic technology
9
What other countries challenge the United States in leading Space Exploration?
China, Russia, India
None
Russia, France, India
China, Japan, Korea
10
How many countries have their own observing or communication satellites in Earth orbit?
41
29
33
43
