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Martian Metropolis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The root "geo" in geography, geology, and geothermal relates to... | Earth |
| The prefix "bio-" means life. What would "bio-systems" refer to in a Mars colony? | living systems and organisms |
| The root "astro-" means star. What is an astronaut? | a person trained to travel among the stars |
| Why does the author include the section "Living off the Land"? | to show that colonists would need to make everything they need |
| Colonize means | people go to a new place and set up a colony or settlement |
| Mars has plenty of ___________ and ___________, which allow people to produce glass and steel. | silicon and iron |
| Settlers on Mars will most likely eat a __________ diet. | vegan |
| The text suggests that living on Mars could be our life _______. | raft |
| If geo- means earth and -therme means heat, what does geothermal mean? | power obtained from the internal heat of a planet |
| What is a sol? | A Martian day |
| How does Mars' atmosphere compare to Earth's? | Mars has an atmosphere made of about 95% carbon dioxide, while Earth's contains mostly nitrogen and oxygen |
| What does Martian dirt lack that Earth soil has? | microbes |
| Why is it easier to grow plants than raise animals on Mars? | It takes less energy to grow plants. |
| How will settlers deal with the thin atmosphere on Mars? | live underground |
| What energy sources will be most useful on Mars? | solar, geothermal, and wind |
| What is the main idea of the ENTIRE article? | Mars could become a future home for humans, but it requires solving many challenges including food, energy, and shelter. |
| What will settlers use to build homes on Mars? | bricks made from Martian dirt |
| Which detail BEST supports the idea that Mars is similar to Earth? | Mars is made of rock, has mountains and canyons, and shares physical landforms similar to those found on Earth, making it resemble Earth in several ways. |
| Why did the author write Martian Metropolis (author's purpose)? | to inform the readers what life on Mars could be like and the challenges settlers will face |
| What supports the idea that Mars will require self-sufficiency? | Everything that is transported to Mars must stay there, meaning settlers must reuse, recycle, and create the materials they need to survive without relying on Earth supplies. |
| Radiation is... | energy transmitted as waves or particles |
| What natural resources does Mars have? | iron, silicon, dirt to make bricks |
| Why will residents have to live underground at first? | Cosmic radiation on the surface is too dangerous. |
| Which sentence from "Smaller is Better" best shows that scientists must use equipment to scout safe areas? | "to limit exposure to radiation, scientists will send rovers and drones or exploring" |
| What organizational pattern is used in "Fourth Rock from the Sun"? | compare and contrast |
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cmauro23