49.Answers Questions

What science unit are the students starting in Ms. Frizzle's class?

• Space exploration

• Air pollution

• Volcanoes

• Water pollution

What did the students learn about particulate matter in the air?

• It is too big to see

• It makes the air smell bad

• It can pollute the air and make it dirty

• It is harmless to breathe

Where did the wind blow the bus after entering Mr. Rivera's nose?

• Out of his ear

• Into his mouth

• Into his lungs

• Onto his hair

What did the students find inside the engine of Ms. Berk's school bus?

• A map

• A filter

• A whistle

• A mechanic

What did Mr. Spencer install on the bus to clean the exhaust?

• Music player

• GPS tracker

• Particulate matter filter

• Air freshener

What are some ways to reduce bus pollution according to Mr. Spencer?

• Line buses front to back at school

• Drive faster

• Use cleaner fuels

• Keep the engine running when parked

What is the purpose of the filter installed on the bus?

• To play music

• To increase the engine's power

• To trap almost all the particulate matter

• To make the exhaust smell better

What is the significance of the year 2007 mentioned in the text?

• The year when all new diesel school buses will have built-in particulate matter filters

• The year when the first air pollution law was passed

• The year when the Magic School Bus series started

• The year when the school bus was invented

What is the purpose of the conversation between the caller and Mr. Spencer?

• To discuss the weather

• To question the trustworthiness of Mr. Spencer

• To talk about school lunches

• To plan a field trip

What did Mr. Spencer confirm about the information in the book?

• It is all about space exploration

• It is all made up

• It is all for real, except for the shrinking and flying buses and kids passing through filters

• It is all about magic