G8Bi 5.2 Exploring the Ocean (Comprehension)
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- Q1
Who is Phillipe Cousteau?
the author of this article and the grandson of a famous diver
a famous diver and television presenter
the founder of the Cousteau Society
30s - Q2
What is Philippe Cousteau's main purpose for writing this commentary?
explain to readers the many new discoveries awaiting them below the sea
persuade readers of the importance of exploring the oceans
30s - Q3
Why is space considered the final frontier?
people think there is nowhere else to go on Earth
people think it is the most important place to go
30s - Q4
Why is the descent of Walsh & Picard to the deepest part of the ocean "largely forgotten today"?
People were more interested in the race to the moon.
People have only been there once and never again.
30s - Q5
What does "race to the depths" refer to on line 13?
trying to reach the deepest point of the ocean
trying to capture animals in the Challenger Deep
30s - Q6
On line 13, if something overshadows something else, it ___________________ it by comparison.
dominates
emphasizes
30s - Q7
What does “diplomatic firsts” refer to on line 22?
the many technological achievements of the ISS
a handshake between two astronauts
30s - Q8
What does it mean to be "a champion of" something as used on line 23?
to earn a trophy for an achievement
to defend something and be in favor of it
to win a tournament and defeat many enemies
30s - Q9
Why does the author say the space shuttle program had "a price tag of nearly $200 billion"?
to suggest the money might be available for ocean research
to emphasize how unreasonable and expensive the price was
30s - Q10
What is the author implying when he says "it does not entail straining our necks to look skyward" on lines 30 - 31?
we look "skyward" because we think we have to
it is painful to look "skyward"
we have been looking "skyward" for a long time
30s - Q11
Why does the author think that the time may now be right to focus on ocean research?
We now have the technology and know-how to do so.
The space shuttle program has come to an end.
30s - Q12
Disservice as used on line 36 means...
a harmful action.
a violent action.
a useful action.
a helpful action.
30s - Q13
What evidence is there that "we've only dipped our toes in the water" of ocean exploration on line 37?
We've explored only about 10 percent of the ocean.
The ocean covers 70% of the surface of the Earth.
30s - Q14
Why does Cousteau compare the ocean to "unopened presents under the tree"?
The ocean contains knowledge waiting to be discovered.
There are many valuable resources in the depths of the oceans.
30s - Q15
A steward of the ocean's resources is someone who
takes care of them.
cleans them.
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