5th Grade Wonders U.1.W.5

What is the main argument of each of the authors?

• The author of "Autos Advance" argues that public transportation is a better form of transportation for the future and the author of "The Rail Way" thinks that cars are better.

• The author of "Autos Advance" argues that the driverless car is the vehicle of the future and the author of "The Rail Way" thinks that high-speed trains are the future of transportation.

• The author of "Autos Advance" argues that cars are much more fuel efficient than before and the author of "The Rail Way" believes that public transportation will reduce air polution.

• The author of "Autos Advance" argues that cars are a better form of transportation and the author of "The Rail Way" thinks that public transportation is better

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What is the main idea of the selection "Going Green?"

• Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide.

• Today's cars are more fuel efficient than ever.

• Electric cars use less energy than regular cars.

• Public transportation uses less fuel per person than a car.

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According to the article "The Rail Way," how does public transportation help the environment?

• It produces less pollution.

• It costs less than cars

• It encourages recycling.

• It saves water.

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According to the article "Auto Advance," what has the potential to make driving safer and easier?

• Electric cars

• driveless cars

• high-speed trains

• public transportation

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Which factor is a drawback to high speed trains?

• costs

• development

• pollution

• speed

Under which subheading does the author discuss the drawbacks of high speed trains in the United States?

• Going Green

• Speed Thrill!

• Less Oil

• Less Polution

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How are some engineers tried to advance plans to make driving easier?

• A computer is able to access information from sensors in the car and make an instant analysis of the situation.

• They are testing cars that start, steer, and stop without human drivers.

• The cars have a radar, laser scanners, and video cameras.

• All of the above.

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What opinion does the author present in the opening sentence on page 91?

• Building a car is easy

• Public transportation is better than using a car.

• Cars are the best type of transportation for individual.

• Electric cars use less energy to get to a destination.

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