Which of the following is an example of performing an endurance test?

finishing a challenging physical fitness course

What is the biggest problem with sending astronauts to Mars?

Their health could be affected by spending a long time in space

Who will join Scott on the Space Station? (2 correct answers)

a rotating group of crew members, Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko

"-ability" means “possessing the skill to do a particular thing.” What situation shows the meaning of durability:

The baseball glove did not wear out, even after many years of use.

"When Scott Kelly calls home from the(ISS) whoever answers might simply hang up on him" The effect of starting this way:

It makes the article personal,showing the twins have a shared experience.

What is the goal of NASA's experiment?

to separate the effects of aging from the effects of space

PART A: What do details in “Mission Twinpossible” suggest most clearly about life on the International Space Station?

There is free time to do leisure activities.

Part A Which inference can you make based on the key details in “Mission Twinpossible”?

No American astronaut has ever before been in space for a year.

What is the MAIN question that NASA wants to answer through this mission?

What are the long term effectsof space on the human body?

PART B: Which detail from “Mission Twinpossible” best supports the answer to Part A?

There are books, movies, and Internet access on the space station

Which sentence from “Mission Twinpossible” best supports the answer to Part A?

In a perfect experiment, ..have a control subject with exact same genes.

PART B: What key detail from “Mission Twinpossible” best supports the inference made in Part A?

Scott's stay on the space station will set a single-mission record.

A scientist wants to study how the thin air at great heights affects people who climb mountains. The sample group is:

the mountain climbers being studied

In “MT" which detail best supports the inference that Scott’s trip to the International Space Station is risky?

People's bones get brittle and their sense of balance changes in space

Which sentence best states the central idea of “Mission Twinpossible”?

NASA hopes to learn the long-term effects of space, from the twins

PART A: According to “Mission Twinpossible,” why are the Kelly brothers perfect for NASA’s study?

They're genetically identical so any differences will be caused by space

What is the meaning of program manager?

someone who is in charge of one or more projects

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1
Which of the following is an example of performing an endurance test?
conducting an experiment to see if an idea is correct
taking a pop quiz about something you learned
finishing a challenging physical fitness course
checking to see if the tires on your bike need air
2
WORD STUDY: What is the meaning of the root -dur-?
to take
to carry
to see
to last
3
What is the biggest problem with sending astronauts to Mars?
They could become too old to work after the long trip
They could be injured during the Mars landing
Their health could be affected by spending a long time in space
They could grow tired of living in close quarters in space
4
Who will join Scott on the Space Station? (2 correct answers)
His twin brother, Mark Kelly
NASA doctors and psychologists
a rotating group of crew members
Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko
5
"-ability" means “possessing the skill to do a particular thing.” What situation shows the meaning of durability:
The bike came with many safety features, including extra lights.
The baseball glove did not wear out, even after many years of use.
The new television had a forty-inch screen and a clear picture.
The ladder was so light that a small child could pick it up with ease.
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"When Scott Kelly calls home from the(ISS) whoever answers might simply hang up on him" The effect of starting this way:
It illustrates one main reason that NASA wants to perform its experiment.
It explains how communication systems work on the ISS.
It makes the article personal,showing the twins have a shared experience.
It sets a friendly tone for the article and shows that space is not scary.
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One thing that Mark and Scott have in common is that they both:
will set a single-mission record
have been to space in the past
want to take a future trip to Mars
will perform experiments in space
8
What is the goal of NASA's experiment?
to identify strategies preventing astronauts' bodies from being damaged
to separate the effects of aging from the effects of space
to learn whether people with genetic illnesses can survive in space
to determine why some people are better suited for space than others
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PART A: What do details in “Mission Twinpossible” suggest most clearly about life on the International Space Station?
There is a high level of danger and stress.
It is impossible to stay physically fit because of tight quarters.
It is lonely because there is often no one to talk to.
There is free time to do leisure activities.
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Part A Which inference can you make based on the key details in “Mission Twinpossible”?
Some astronauts who spend 6mos in space experience no physical changes.
Other astronauts have a brother or sister who has also gone to space.
No American astronaut has ever before been in space for a year.
Russian cosmonauts have spent more time in space than American astronauts
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What is the MAIN question that NASA wants to answer through this mission?
Why do human bodies change in space?
Are twins affected differently by being in space
What are the long term effectsof space on the human body?
What are the effects of space on different living things
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PART B: Which detail from “Mission Twinpossible” best supports the answer to Part A?
The phone connection from the space station can be bad.
Scott will be accompanied on his mission by a Russian cosmonaut.
The astronauts on the space station will undergo medical tests.
There are books, movies, and Internet access on the space station
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Which sentence from “Mission Twinpossible” best supports the answer to Part A?
To the Kelly brothers, it is just the latest mile in a journey... shared
NASA needs subjects to test the long-term effects of space.
In a perfect experiment, ..have a control subject with exact same genes.
But his brother, Mark, knows the crackle of an [ET] signal in his ear.
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PART B: What key detail from “Mission Twinpossible” best supports the inference made in Part A?
Scott's stay on the space station will set a single-mission record.
Scott will have 13 other astronauts join him on the space station.
Scott will perform science experiments while he is on the space station.
Scott will be accompanied on his mission by a Russian cosmonaut.
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A scientist wants to study how the thin air at great heights affects people who climb mountains. The sample group is:
anyone who has ever climbed a mountain
people who have never climbed a mountain
the mountain climbers being studied
mountain climbers and nonclimbers
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In “MT" which detail best supports the inference that Scott’s trip to the International Space Station is risky?
Scott will spend his days doing science experiments.
The phone connection from the space station can be unpredictable.
People's bones get brittle and their sense of balance changes in space
Scott's brother is not joining him on the trip.
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Which sentence best states the central idea of “Mission Twinpossible”?
Scott will spend a year on the ISS with various other astronauts.
NASA hopes to learn the long-term effects of space, from the twins
NASA wonders if going into space could have an effect on the human body.
Scott and Mark Kelly have had many adventures in space during their lives.
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PART A: According to “Mission Twinpossible,” why are the Kelly brothers perfect for NASA’s study?
They're genetically identical so any differences will be caused by space
One twin has been on more missions , so his body shows effects of space
1 twin is retired, so he'll show different physical changes than his
They've both been to space & have experienced identical physical changes
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What is the meaning of program manager?
someone who funds research and experimentation
someone who writes code for computer software t
someone who is in charge of one or more projects
someone who fixes machinery or other equipment

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