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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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1
Reread lines 5-7. What is the author saying about humans?
They are thrilled when others face challenge.
They have no desire to learn.
They are hiding from mysterious adventures.
They seek adventure and mystery.
2
How many countries have their own observing or communication satellites in Earth orbit?
43
29
41
33
3
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
4
What is used to not cause risk to human life while exploring space?
robotic training
astronaut food
astronaut suits
robotic technology
5
Reread lines 41-43. What benefit does this have for health issues?
New understandings and treatments of health problems
Astronauts risking their lives saves lives.
None, it's dangerous and creates health problems.
It benefits the governments spending money.
6
Where do royalties (money) on NASA patents (inventions) and licenses go to? (Lines 49-50)
Astronaut Salaries
NASA
Schools
U.S. Treasury
7
What other countries challenge the United States in leading Space Exploration?
China, Russia, India
China, Japan, Korea
Russia, France, India
None
8
How long ago did Sputnik happen?
50 years
20 years
10 years
last year
9
What is the author's claim?
Human space exploration has no benefits.
Human space exploration benefits the health community.
Human space exploration is NOT worth the expense.
Human space exploration is worth the cost.
10
What is the question at the beginning of this story?
Why astronauts?
Why space?
Why endure?
Why explore?
