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SUBJECT
Science

GRADE
3-5

AGE
8-11

No-Sweat Bubble Test

January 2011

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1
Why did scientists select Haughton Crater as a site for a Mars mission research outpost?
  1. It’s close to where NASA is located.
  2. It has features similar to those on Mars.
  3. There are space rocks there.
  4. It's easy to travel to.
2
Which planet is third closest to the sun?
  1. Venus
  2. Earth
  3. Mars
  4. Jupiter
3
What quality do you think would be important in a scientist like Lee Pascal?
  1. adventurous
  2. timid
  3. lazy
  4. gentle
4
Mars has ____ moon(s) than Earth.
  1. one more
  2. one fewer
  3. two more
  4. two fewer
5
The bulk of Mars’ atmosphere is made of ______.
  1. argon
  2. oxygen
  3. nitrogen
  4. carbon dioxide
6
Which of the following is not currently being tested at Haughton?
  1. a space shuttle
  2. a greenhouse
  3. a spacesuit
  4. a rover
7
Which of the following would NOT be a hazard to human visitors on Mars?
  1. freezing temperatures
  2. lack of oxygen
  3. acid rain
  4. high radiation levels
8
Using current technology, how long would it take to reach Mars?
  1. 24 hours
  2. 2 months
  3. 2 years
  4. 6 years
9
What does the word “remote&rdquo mean in the following quote? “Robots become a remote extension of people as we explore the universe.”
  1. strange
  2. unlikely
  3. lost
  4. distant
10
  What is the author’s main idea?
  1. A mission to Mars is too risky for humans to attempt.
  2. Humans would need a lot of gear to survive during a stay on Mars.
  3. Scientsts are developing and testing new technologies for a future Mars mission.
  4. Mars and Earth have many similarities.
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