Science in the news: quiz.

DIRECTION: Read the late-breaking news in our Science News section on
pages 4 to 6. Then test your knowledge by answering the questions
below. Circle the correct letter.

1. The body's disease-fighting system:
   a. anatomy
   b. digestive
   c. respiratory
   d. immune

2. What destroyed Mark Tatum face?
   a. fungus
   b. bacteria
   c. fire
   d. virus

3. Mark Tatum's prosthetic face is made of
   a. fiberglass.
   b. metal.
   c. carbon fibers.
   d. silicone.

4. A clone is similar to its genetic donor in
   a. looks.
   b. behavior.
   c. genes.
   d. all of the above.

5. The process of putting one animal's DNA into
   another's egg to reproduce:
   a. incubation
   b. nuclear transfer
   c. nuclear fusion
   d. carbon copy

6. The cause of the aurora borealis:
   a. meteors
   b. solar winds
   c. a and b
   d. none of the above

7. An aurora's color source:
   a. rainbows
   b. high-altitude winds
   c. energy waves
   d. moisture

8. The best time to see the aurora borealis:
   a. clear, moonless night
   b. before dawn
   c. noon
   d. late afternoon

TAKE IT FURTHER

9. Research and debate the pros and cons of
   cloning.

10. Prostheses have helped many people regain
    everyday activity. Select a prosthetic body
    part and research how the replacement
    works.

ANSWER

1. d 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. c 8. a