FSA Reading Practice Part 2 - Period 6

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What are 'Moon Trees'?

Back

Trees that were grown from seeds taken to the moon by astronaut Stuart Roosa during the Apollo 14 mission.

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Why are 'Moon Trees' significant?

Back

They represent a unique experiment in space and the potential for life to grow in different environments.

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What was the role of Stuart Roosa in the 'Moon Trees' experiment?

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He was the astronaut who took tree seeds into space during the Apollo 14 mission.

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What did scientists want to learn from the 'Moon Trees' experiment?

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They wanted to know if seeds would sprout and grow the same way in microgravity as they do on Earth.

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What happened to the seed canister after returning to Earth?

Back

It burst open during the decontamination process, mixing the seeds and making them thought to be no longer useful.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Are there actually trees on the moon?' in the passage?

Back

It introduces the concept of 'Moon Trees' and sets the stage for the author's explanation.

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How does the passage highlight the rarity of space experiments?

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By presenting how few experiments had been conducted in space at the time of the 'Moon Trees' project.

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What tribute did Roosa pay to the U.S. Forest Service?

Back

He packed hundreds of seeds from various tree species into his travel kit as a way to honor the Forest Service.

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Which paragraph supports the introduction of the importance of 'Moon Trees'?

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Paragraph 5 discusses the rarity of space experiments, supporting the importance of the 'Moon Trees'.

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What was the outcome scientists were curious about regarding the 'Moon Trees'?

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Whether the seeds would sprout and look the same as Earth-grown trees after their journey in space.