What does seminal mean here: My math teacher was a seminal figure in my life.

He changed my expectations of a future career.

Read #10. What does the author mean when he says that this line of reasoning is flawed?

Although smarter than birds we failed to fly until recently.

Read #14 on handout. What would be the main effect of building a space station?

That a country couldn't make plans for war unseen.

What's the meaning of the prefix fore here: The sons put lots of forethought into their plans.

thought that takes place ahead of time

Which fact about an author best illustrates the meaning of prescient?

An author describes aerial warfare before it was invented.

According #15 what is 1 way in which the Wright brothers’ flight differed from earlier flights?

The flight did not land downhill.

Read # 9 on handout. What is the author saying about humans?

They want the powers that they observe in other creatures.

In #2 from handout, how does the author respond to Kelvin’s assertion about flight?

He points out that birds are heavier than air, yet they fly.

Read #4 , According to Tyson, what made the German V-2 missile a significant invention?

It used gravity to power its flight.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of naivete?

Jocelyn does not getwhy they are laughing at the crude joke.

If a vacationer has foresight, which of the following is most likely to be true?

She packs clothing for all potential changes in the weather.

In “To Fly,” why does the author present information about the speed of sound?

anything not prohibited by the laws of physics is possible

According to physicist Lord Kelvin why would human flight be impossible?

Things heavier than air cannot fly.

In “To Fly,” what is the most likely reason for the lunar module’s name, Eagle?

As America's national bird, it shows our power

Tyson:why can people fly faster than the speed of sound but not faster than the speed of light?

The laws of physics prevent breaking the light barrier.

In which sentence are proper nouns correctly capitalized?

The Arecibo Observatory is on the island of Puerto Rico.

What key point is made with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?

Humans idolize creatures that fly

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1
What does seminal mean here: My math teacher was a seminal figure in my life.
He changed my expectations of a future career.
He had a lot of creativity
He was extremely intelligent.
He was a negative influence in my life.
2
Read #10. What does the author mean when he says that this line of reasoning is flawed?
Although smarter than birds we failed to fly until recently.
Bird brains may be just what is needed to fly successfully.
We humans typically exaggerate our accomplishments
We can't logically compare the brains of different species.
3
Read #14 on handout. What would be the main effect of building a space station?
That a country couldn't make plans for war unseen.
It would watch for the establishment of new Iron Curtains.
It would put space firmly in the control of Western powers.
It would persuade people around the world to work for peace.
4
What's the meaning of the prefix fore here: The sons put lots of forethought into their plans.
thinking that concerns the front of something
thinking that uses the creative part of the brain
thought that takes place ahead of time
thought that is dedicated toward a goal
5
Which fact about an author best illustrates the meaning of prescient?
David Copperfield is an autobiography
Jane Austen's 1817 novel Persuasion is set in Bath, England.
An author describes aerial warfare before it was invented.
A book in 1862–1863 was set in fifteenth-century Florence.
6
According #15 what is 1 way in which the Wright brothers’ flight differed from earlier flights?
The flight did not need an engine.
The flight carried more people.
The flight did not land downhill.
The flight was entirely man-made.
7
What is the meaning of the prefix fore- in this sentence: Our teacher forewarned us.
before
four
caution
again
8
Read # 9 on handout. What is the author saying about humans?
They sometimes pray to birds because birds are magnificent.
should give up on the idea that they will ever outfly birds.
They live in fantasy
They want the powers that they observe in other creatures.
9
In #2 from handout, how does the author respond to Kelvin’s assertion about flight?
He points out that birds are heavier than air, yet they fly.
He reminds the reader that Kelvin was not an inventor.
He says that technological ingenuity can solve all problems.
He reveals plans for a self-propelled airplane.
10
Read #4 , According to Tyson, what made the German V-2 missile a significant invention?
It was like a sentinel in space
It used gravity to power its flight.
It could hold more than one person.
It landed at elevations lower than its launch point.
11
Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of naivete?
Isaac always passes the ball to the more talented players.
Jocelyn does not getwhy they are laughing at the crude joke.
Lela wants to take a cooking class after school.
Hiroshi is conducting his own orchestral composition..
12
Which underlined word should be capitalized in the sentence on the handout?
high school
astronauts
space
that
13
If a vacationer has foresight, which of the following is most likely to be true?
She stays close to her guide in museums and cathedrals.
She is willing to try many varieties of new foods.
She chooses the passport photo that makes her look happiest.
She packs clothing for all potential changes in the weather.
14
In “To Fly,” why does the author present information about the speed of sound?
to show that the laws of physics were made to be broken
to reveal the difference between physics and other sciences
to show how rapidly humans have overcome the laws of physics
anything not prohibited by the laws of physics is possible
15
According to physicist Lord Kelvin why would human flight be impossible?
Powerful air currents would cause flying vehicles to crash.
Humans would not be able to breathe
Things heavier than air cannot fly.
It is impossible to design artificial wings.
16
In “To Fly,” what is the most likely reason for the lunar module’s name, Eagle?
As America's national bird, it shows our power
Eagles can fly farther than all other birds.
The Wright's first plane was named "Kitty Hawk."
The people who named the module were making a joke.
17
Tyson:why can people fly faster than the speed of sound but not faster than the speed of light?
The laws of physics prevent breaking the light barrier.
The sound barrier is easier to test with modern technology.
The speed of light is simply too fast.
The speed of sound is difficult enough to beat.
18
In which sentence are proper nouns correctly capitalized?
How do scientists observe the rings of saturn from earth?
The telescope is made by scientists from Cornell university.
The Arecibo Observatory is on the island of Puerto Rico.
A lab run by the U.S. air force aided in the design..
19
What does myopic NOT mean?
unimaginative
shortsighted
naive
uncreative
20
What key point is made with his allusions to eagles, Superman, angels, Cupid, and Peter Pan?
Some wings work better than others
Humans idolize creatures that fly
Wings are not just for birds
Flying can give people superpowers.
21
According to the author of “To Fly,” what is the greatest achievement in flight so far?
the breaking of the sound barrier
the Wright Brothers' aeroplane
the Apollo 11 lunar landing
the launch of Voyager 2

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