ELA 7

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What is one reason Mars is dangerous for humans?

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Radiation exposure due to lack of a magnetic field.

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Why might people live underground on Mars at first?

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To stay safe from radiation.

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What would settlers on Mars use to make building materials?

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Rocks and metals found on Mars

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How is food expected to grow on Mars?

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Using greenhouses with fertilizer

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Why would settlers likely eat a vegan diet on Mars?

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Animals are too hard to raise in space.

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What energy sources would Mars settlers rely on? Options: Solar and wind power, Oil and natural gas, Batteries brought from Earth, Coal and diesel fuel

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Solar and wind power

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How long is a day on Mars (a “sol”)?

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24 hours and 40 minutes

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Why would Martian colonies need to recycle almost everything?

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The planet has no extra resources.

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What is one main goal of scientists living on Mars?

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Finding evidence of past or present life

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What is the author’s main argument in Let Robots Take to the Stars?

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Robots should explore space instead of humans.