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"The Fast and Fuel Efficient"
"Teens Open Doors"
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100
This refers to all the things that surround us.
What is "environment."
100
This is an answer to a problem.
What is a "solution."
100
What is the purpose of a hybrid vehicle like the Attack?
To lessen/reduce the use of traditional fuels that harm the environment.
100
The teens in this article are opening doors for themselves and who else?
people with special needs.
100
In "Teens Open Doors," the remote control uses an ______ signal, which is also used in television controllers.
infrared
200
To put something together
What is to "assemble."
200
This means overly forceful.
What is "aggressive."
200
How much would it cost to sell the Attack?
$50,000
200
How long did it take the students to complete the remote control?
two months
200
In "Teens Open Doors," how many students designed the remote control?
4
300
An object, machine, or tool used for a specific purpose.
What is a "device."
300
The use of science in solving problems, or a technical method of doing something.
What is "technology."
300
Biodiesel, Hydrogen, and Gasoline are examples of?
fuel
300
Molly, the student the remote control locker was created for, suffers from a condition that affects her central nervous system. What is this called?
cerebral palsy
300
In "The Fast and Fuel Efficient," what was the Tour De Sol?
A competition of the greenest vehicles.
400
Something that gets in the way, or prevents progress.
What is an "obstacle."
400
To work well without wasting energy/resources.
What is "efficient."
400
What are two car companies that provided parts for the Attack?
Honda and Volkswagen
400
"Simon Hauger, head of the school's Electric Vehicle Team and mastermind of the project, looked into the tangle of wires." In the previous quote, why does the author include information about Mr. Hauger's job and his role in the project?
To establish/show his expertise
400
In "The Fast and Fuel Efficient," the car was unusual in that it was both ______________ and ______________.
fast and fuel efficient.
500
When a young person has great talent.
What is a "prodigy."
500
To remember something.
What is to "recall."
500
What is a hybrid car?
A car that uses a mixture of two or more sources of energy (usually gasoline and batteries)
500
According to the article, the students were looking at other places the device could be used. Where were they thinking of using it elsewhere?
nursing homes
500
In "The Fast and Fuel Efficient," the high school won the Tour De Sol how many times?
3