M3W1R Reading Skills Assessment

What is the main idea of "Design Innovations"?

• How ancient tools were developed for survival.

• How modern-day inventions solve complex problems.

• The process of designing a new transportation system.

• The influence of technology on art and literature.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

What is one effect of improved design in transportation, as mentioned in the text?

• Increased production costs.

• Decreased environmental impact.

• A higher demand for oil and gas.

• Limited accessibility to transportation.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

Which of the following is a key factor in the success of innovative design?

• The ability to work quickly and with minimal materials.

• The focus on functionality and solving a specific problem.

• The appearance and aesthetic appeal of the product.

• The ability to build designs that are complex and high-tech.

Why do designers use prototypes during the innovation process?

• To display their final product to potential customers.

• To ensure their designs are aesthetically pleasing.

• To test and refine their designs before mass production.

• To make a large number of products quickly.

What was a major cause of the need for innovation in communication devices?

• Limited ability to communicate in rural areas.

• The growing need for faster, more efficient global communication.

• The increasing cost of communication systems.

• The lack of engineers to create new devices.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Philo Farnsworth was motivated to invent the television due to his (a)  

• His desire to become famous.
• His interest in combining radio and
• His childhood fascination with mach
• His wish to communicate with people

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CCSS.RI.6.1

Match the following effects with their corresponding impacts on communication.

• Transformation in information and entertainment reception.

• It limited the spread of news and entertainment.

• Influence on newspaper consumption.

• It decreased interest in radio programs.

• Impact on radio listenership.

• It revolutionized the way people received information and entertainment.

• Effect on news and entertainment dissemination.

• It caused a decline in newspaper readership.

What was one of the challenges Philo faced during his journey to invent the television?

• Lack of knowledge about electronics.

• Competition from other inventors.

• Limited financial resources to support his research.

• Difficulty finding a job in the field of communications.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

How did Philo’s farm work as a child contribute to his television invention?

• It taught him the importance of hard work.

• He used the knowledge of farming tools to develop his first prototype.

• It inspired his idea of how to scan images electronically, like plowing fields in rows.

• He earned enough money on the farm to fund his project.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.2B

What was the primary cause of Philo’s ability to develop such a groundbreaking invention at a young age?

• He attended the best schools with top professors.

• He was encouraged by his family and teachers to pursue his ideas.

• He had access to advanced tools and technology.

• He received financial backing from the government.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3