Check for Understanding: Did Kids Save Astronauts' Lives? (August 28, 2023)

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1. Which of the following BEST defines the term cosmic radiation?

• a form of ultraviolet radiation
• energy that can damage medication
• harmful particles and rays in space
• light from the sun

2. Which of the following can be symptoms of allergies? Choose all that apply.

• fever
• rashes
• congestion
• difficulty breathing

3. What are two examples of things that can cause an allergic reaction in some people?

4. According to the article, what piece of information led the students to hypothesize that cosmic radiation would damage epinephrine?

5. Did the evidence collected during the investigation support the students’ hypothesis? Explain why or why not.