Is space worth the cost quiz?

Which vocabulary word from the text means "close observation"?

• observation
• examination
• inspection
• surveillance

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

An opposing viewpoint to Vernikos is

What word does Vernikos repeat to emphasize that we should send astronauts to space?

• moon
• earth
• human

• space

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Vernikos states that one financial outcome of space exploration is

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Space exploration has benefited what three areas?

• agriculture, arts, and sports
• history, literature, and economics
• medicine, education, and politics
• Economy, science,

  and technology.

People who oppose Vernikos believe what financially? (last paragraph)

Vernikos argues that the U.S. needs to be _______ to keep up with countries like China, Russia, and India.

• cooperative
• isolated
• competitive
• collaborative

Which vocabulary word from the text means "ability to withstand difficulties over time"?

• endurance
• persistence
• tolerance
• resilience

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Three examples of unmanned missions are (paragraph 3)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Vernikos encourages what group of people to pursue America's youth paths in science and engineering?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3