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TOEFL Listening Class Unit 1 Passage 33

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206. What was the subject of Gilbert's and Baldwin's
research?

The chronology of Moon landings
The formation of lunar craters
The origin of lunar volcanoes
The atmosphere surrounding the Moon

207. How did early researchers study the Moon?

By measuring the intensity of the light reflected from
the Moon
By keeping records of the Moon's position in the sky
By analyzing meteorite fragments
By using telescopes to view the Moon's surface

208. What did Gilbert and Baldwin believe about lunar craters?

They were formed by falling bodies.
They were filled with lava from volcanoes.
Each one had a unique appearance.
They were much larger than had been thought.

209. Why did the professor put examples of Gilbert's drawings
on the board?

To illustrate changes in scientific drawing techniques
To show the crudeness of early research
To demonstrate the accuracy of the drawings
To allow the students to copy them

210. What does the professor say is remarkable about
Baldwin?

He discovered that lunar craters were caused by
volcanoes.
He is from a family of geologists.
He was not a scientist by profession.
He became famous at an early age.





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