Exploration and Cosmic Concepts Quiz

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an expedition?

• To travel for leisure

• To explore or conduct research

• To visit family

• To attend a conference

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Analyze the following scenario: A team of scientists is planning an expedition to study the effects of climate change in the Arctic. What strategic steps should they consider to ensure the success of their expedition?

• Pack enough food and water

• Develop a detailed research plan and gather necessary equipment

• Book flights and accommodations

• Hire a tour guide

What does it mean when something is described as incredible?

• It is very common

• It is hard to believe because it is so amazing

• It is not important

• It is very small

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Consider a scenario where a new scientific principle is discovered. What strategic approach should scientists take to validate this principle?

• Publish it immediately without testing

• Conduct experiments and gather evidence to support the principle

• Ignore it and continue with existing principles

• Announce it on social media

What is the primary function of a chronology?

• To record random facts

• To record the time and order of a series of events

• To list names of people

• To describe a place

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

If a mariner is planning a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, what strategic considerations should they make to ensure a safe journey?

• Choose a random route

• Plan the route using navigational charts and consider weather conditions

• Rely solely on GPS

• Set sail without any preparation

What does it mean for something to be vast?

• It is very small

• It is very large

• It is very colorful

• It is very noisy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In planning a cosmic exploration mission, what strategic factors should be considered to ensure the mission's success?

• Focus only on the launch date

• Develop a comprehensive plan including objectives, resources, and risk management

• Ignore potential challenges

• Rely on luck

What does it mean to ascend?

• To go down

• To go up

• To stay still

• To move sideways

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

When making progress in a scientific research project, what strategic actions should be taken to ensure continuous improvement?

• Work without any plan

• Set clear goals, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed

• Ignore feedback

• Focus only on the final result