PART 1
What will the TMT help the scientists with?
It will help them make new discoveries.
What does Ime Ike mean?
to seek knowledge
What did one astronomer say about working at TMT?
It would be like a kid in a candy shop
Use 'stimulate" in a sentence.
Reading stimulates the brain.
What will the TMT allow the scientists to do?
See distant parts of the universe with more clarity and detail than ever before.
How did ancient astronomers make an effective navigation system?
by observing the starry sky for centuries.
What was the man's first reason for disagreeing to build the TNT on the summit of Mauna Kea?
It will disturb the sacred summit.
Use "devise" in a sentence.
We devised a plan to make our study habits more efficient.
Why do local residents have concerns about TMT?
Because it is sacred to Native Hawaiians and the construction will dishonor the sacred grounds.
What are the woman's three points about why she agrees to the construction of the TMT on Mauna Kea's summit?
TMT will bring about new astronomical discoveries, stimulate the economy, and follow the honored tradition of the Hawaiian people's quest for knowledge.
What can you find around the summit of Mauna Kea?
scattered ruins of shrines and burial remains
Use "remarkable" or "remarkably" in a sentence.
The Renaissance Period was a remarkable time.
The Renaissance Period was remarkably full of art.
What are the three conditions that made the summit of Mauna Kea one of the best places for astronomical observation?
It has a high altitude (of 4,207 meters above sea level), the night sky is pitch-black, and the air is cold and dry.
How will TMT help in stimulating Hawaii's economy?
It will generate 300 construction jobs and 140 permanent staff jobs, and a large amount of money will be spent to build it.
What is Mauna Kea to the Native Hawaiians?
It is the realm of the gods.
Use "ascertain" in a sentence.
I want to ascertain if I can work abroad.
Are you in favor of the construction of the TMT on the summit of Mauna Kea? Why or why not?
Yes/No because _____________.
What did the "like a kid in a candy shop" remark from the man mean?
The astronomers only care about the treasures they will find through the telescope and do not think of how Native Hawaiians honor the mountain.
A good exercise will bring about positive changes to your life.