What on Earth is Left to Explore?

Analyze the phrase "uncharted territories" as it is used in the text. What is the figurative meaning of this phrase, and how does it contribute to the overall tone of the passage?

• A. It refers to physical locations that have not been mapped.

• B. It symbolizes new areas of knowledge and discovery.

• C. It describes dangerous and forbidden places.

• D. It indicates regions that are well-known but difficult to access.

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Identify and explain the main idea of the text "What on Earth is Left to Explore." How does the author support this main idea with specific details and examples?

• A. The main idea is that exploration is no longer necessary; the author supports this by showing how technology has mapped the entire Earth.

• B. The main idea is that there are still many areas left to explore; the author supports this by providing examples of unexplored regions and new technologies.

• C. The main idea is that exploration is dangerous; the author supports this by detailing the risks faced by explorers.

• D. The main idea is that exploration is a waste of resources; the author supports this by discussing the costs involved.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

After reading the text "What on Earth is Left to Explore," watch a short video on recent space exploration missions. Compare and contrast the challenges faced by explorers in the text with those mentioned in the video. How do the different media formats enhance your understanding of the topic?

• A. The text provides more detailed technical information, while the video offers visual context.

• B. The video highlights the emotional experiences of explorers, while the text focuses on historical data.

• C. Both the text and video emphasize the same challenges without adding new perspectives.

• . D. The text and video contradict each other regarding the challenges faced by explorers.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.7.7

Examine an infographic that shows the advancements in underwater exploration over the past decade. Integrate this information with the details provided in the text. How do the visual and textual information together provide a more comprehensive understanding of the progress in underwater exploration?

• A. The infographic and text both highlight the same discoveries without adding new insights.

• B. The infographic provides statistical data that complements the narrative details in the text.

• C. The text contradicts the information presented in the infographic.

• D. The infographic focuses on future possibilities, while the text only discusses past achievements.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RI.7.7

The author uses the term "pioneering spirit" in the text. Analyze the connotative meaning of this term and discuss how it impacts the reader's perception of modern explorers. How does this choice of words influence the tone and message of the text?

• A. It suggests that modern explorers are reckless and unprepared.

• B. It implies that modern explorers are driven by curiosity and bravery.

• C. It indicates that modern explorers are motivated by financial gain.

• D. It portrays modern explorers as outdated and irrelevant.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.6.6