WR News Smarts Issue #22 and GeoTrek: Fire and Ice
Write in the correct answers for each question. Then write the page you found the answer on and the headline of the story.


1. How long did it take Sputnik 1 to circle Earth?

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2.  In what grade is Casey Sokolovic?

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3. How many countries have launched objects into space?

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4. How much did the International Space Station cost?

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5. When did the United States buy Alaska from Russia?

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6. Which state is farther south than any other state?

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7. How long is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race?  

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8. When was World War II?

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Vocabulary Challenge!
Match each new word below with its definition.

____ 1. folly ____ 2. galaxy ____ 3. satellite ____ 4. sanctuary ____ 5. artificial ____ 6. orbit ____ 7. dethrone (verb) ____ 8. democracy ____ 9. commemorate (verb) ____ 10. collision

A. the path an object travels around another object B. to remove from power C. an object that circles another object D. something foolish E. human-made F. a group of stars, dust, and gas G. a crash H. a protected area for animals I. a government that is run by the people J. to mark the occasion of

Get Writing!
Encourage students to write letters to the editors about articles in WR News. Students can e-email their letters to wrnews@weeklyreader.com. We will print selected letters in WR News.

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