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- 1. Multiple Choice
What made it difficult for Steve and his team to control Spirit on Mars?
The rover’s radio signals took ten minutes to get from Mars to Earth.
The rover’s wheels got stuck on a rock called Adirondack.
The rover’s airbags did not move into the right position.
The rover’s batteries were running low.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The passage says that scientists would learn about the dust and rocks of Mars once Spirit had finished analyzing them. What is the meaning of the word analyzing as it is used here?
examining
gathering
returning
finding
- 3. Multiple Choice
The text says, "A parachute and retrorockets were supposed to slow the rover's screaming descent, but if they didn't deploy, the spacecraft would be smashed into a million pieces."
What does deploy mean in this sentence?
to cushion a landing
fire
shoot
to position for action
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of the section titled “Naming Names”?
Scientists had difficulty keeping track of features on Mars because each thing had more than one name.
Scientists came up with many names to keep track of different features on Mars.
Most of the features on Mars are named after the people who discovered them.
Many features on Mars are very similar to familiar features on Earth.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What important discovery did Opportunity make within just a few weeks?
ice under the soil of Mars
blueberries growing in the soil on Mars
evidence of water on the surface of Mars
remains of a volcano within a crater on Mars
- 6. Multiple Choice
In August 2012, a third rover landed on Mars and began to search for signs of life. What is the name of this rover?
Odyssey
Columbia
Steve
Opportunity
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
The national park includes a large area of land for visitors to explore.
deploy
transition
expanse
resembled
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
My sister and I received dolls that looked like us.
deploy
transition
expanse
resembled
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
When the weather gets cold, we hang our winter clothes in our closets.
deploy
transition
expanse
resembled
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
My computer is not working well, so I need to get it fixed.
terrain
international
transmitted
ailing
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
I submitted my homework to my teacher electronically.
terrain
international
transmitted
ailing
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
Several countries came together to draft an agreement.
terrain
international
transmitted
ailing
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which word best fits the meaning of this sentence:
The land near our town is mountainous.
terrain
international
transmitted
ailing
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