Monday, September 26, 2016

Task 4 - 9/26/16

Naulsberry Jean Baptiste
Period 5

September 26th TASK
Use the link below to read the article. Answer all questions using complete sentences
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a23005/injection-wells-caused-an-earthquake-in-east-texas/

New Study Links Texas Quakes to Fracking Wells

1. Select two words or phrases in the article that support that injecting waste water from fracking is leading to earthquakes.
- Two words or phrases that supports that fracking wells is leading to earthquakes are: "Surface uplift and time-dependent seismic hazard due to fluid injection in eastern Texas", and "... By creating an impasse in the rock, the injection well forced the pore pressure downwards until it hit an ancient fault line."

2. Which quotation supports the idea that fracking is leading to earthquakes?
- The quotation that supports that fracking is leading to earthquakes is, "Looking at wells to the earthquakes's epicenter determined that wastewater injection from shallows wells resulted in detectable ground uplift at distances up to 5 miles."

3. Read this excerpt from the text:
Wastewater injection wells handle a byproduct of fracking, which study co-author William Ellsworth compares to "ancient ocean water" in that it is "too salty and too contaminated with other chemicals to treat economically, so the only viable solution at present is to put it back underground." The wells then push that wastewater thousands of feet underground, although distances vary per well.
Select two details from the text that support the author’s conclusion.
- Two details from the text that support the author's conclusion are that the closer the wells are to the earth's epicenter the more likely it is to cause earthquakes, and that the earth pushes the water back underground until it hits an ancient fault line.

4. What are some of the ways to get rid of contaminated waste water from fracking?
Which detail from the text supports this conclusion?
- One way to get rid of contaminated waste water from fracking was to bring it back underground. A detail that supports this is because the water front he wells is too salty the earth decides to push it back under ground as a way to get rid of it. 

5. Based on the article how does the author feel about fracking?
Which detail from the text supports your answer?
- Based on the article the author feels that fracking is detrimental to the the Earth and the people on it. Fracking leads to earthquake due to the acidity in the well's waters.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Task 3 - 9/20/16

Naulsberry Jean Baptiste
Period 5

September 19th TASK
Use the link below to read the article. Answer all questions using complete sentences
http://advancedmanufacturing.org/smart-factory-technologies-step-imts/

Smart Factory Technologies Step Up at IMTS

1. Select two words or phrases in the article that support the idea that connecting automated equipment will have benefits.
- Two words or phrases that supports this idea are: "Smarter factory systems connected via the cloud are the grand vision offered for the future factories that will fully leverage the best available tools from automation, software and machine tool builders.", and connecting to these automated equipments will help them reach their full potential.

2. Which quotation supports the idea that more factories will become connected to utilize new technology?
-The quotation that supports this idea is, "More smart factory developments at IMTS included Memex Inc. (Burlington, ON, Canada) unveiling its MTC-One, an advanced, easily configurable MTConnect board legacy machine tools and other IIoT devices."

3. Read this excerpt from the text:
“We think we’re leading some of the industry with the cloud and analytics—and we’re really not after the reactive, but the predictive, with this system.”
Select two details from the test that support the author’s conclusion.
-Two details that support this is, "The ZDT system, which helps ensure zero downtime for factory automation systems is scheduled for general released to customers at the end of this year.", and "FANUC currently has about 6000 robots using ZDT that are deployed in 37 factories in five countries, noted Joe Gazzarato, director-engineering, ZDT Service Center."

4. What are some of the benefits linking automation to analytic software?
Which detail from the text supports this conclusion?
- Some of these benefits are: it needs zero downtime, faster cycle times, optimized processes, and helps take in many elements at once. The detail that supports this is, "... manufacturers can get faster cycle times and optimized processes," said David Fuller...

5. Based on the article how does the author feel about smart factories?
Which detail from the text supports your answer?
- The author feels that smart factories are a good thing. I know this because he talks about the benefits of connecting automated equipment, how this will be developing in the future, and its effect on other factories.


Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Task 2 - 9/13/16

Naulsberry Jean Baptiste
Period 5

September 12th TASK
Use the link below to read the article. Answer all questions using complete sentences
https://www.wired.com/2016/07/armys-self-driving-trucks-hit-highway-prepare-battle/

The Army’s Self-Driving Trucks Hit the Highway to Prepare for Battle

1. Select two words or phrases in the article that support the idea that autonomous vehicles will benefit the military. 
- Two words or phrases in the article that supports the idea that autonomous vehicles will benefit the military are: "Robo-trucks could hump supplies around bases, or supplies around bases, or resupply soldiers at far flung outposts.", "... and even with infrastructure Michigan's DOT installed for the purpose, getting advance notice of things like changing speed limits and closed lanes ahead."

2. Which quotation supports the idea that more vehicles will become autonomous?
- The quotation that supports the idea that more vehicles will become autonomous is, "The Military is pushing ahead on autonomous technology, with everything from self-flying helicopters to robo-snipers, not to mention predator drones."

3. Read this excerpt from the text:
In 10 to 15 years, Army engineers say, fully autonomous truck convoys will be ready to serve in conflict zones.
Select two details from the test that support the author’s conclusion.
- Two details that supports the author's conclusion are that the military and engineers are pushing towards this happening. The more they push the more it will happen. They are also testing out new things with the mobiles.

4. What are some of the benefits of using autonomous vehicles for warfare?
Which detail from the text supports this conclusion?
- Benefits are that they help carry supplies, and can resupply the soldiers. The quote that supports this is, "Robo-trucks could hump supplies around bases, or supplies around bases, or resupply soldiers at far flung outposts."

5. Based on the article how does the author feel about ethical issues regarding robotic warfare?
Which detail from the text supports your answer?
- The author feels that it will be helpful. The detail that supports my answer is, "Robo-trucks could hump supplies around bases, or supplies around bases, or resupply soldiers at far flung outposts."

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Task 1 - 9/7/16

Naulsberry Jean Baptiste
Period 5

Bound September 6th TASK
Use the link below to read the article. Answer all questions using complete sentences

Here’s What It Feels Like 

to Spend a Year on 'Mars'



Select two words or phrases in the article that support the idea that living in isolation with a small group and limited space and supplies is difficult.
- Two words or phrases that supports the idea that living in isolation with a small group and limited supplied is difficult are, "...hunkered down and shivered through relentlessly chilly days together", and "If you're not the kind of person who can't really suspend disbelief...you're probably not the kind of person who would want to come on this mission." These support the idea because, the first quote shows that the temperature was so harsh that they had to huddle up together to keep each other warm. The second quote shows that if you do not have the required imagination ut will be hard for you to actually feel like you are "on Mars".

Which quotation supports the idea that living in isolation with a small group is difficult?
- The idea that living in isolation with a small group is difficult is supported by this quotation, "For 365.5 days, they worked together, lived together, cooked together, hunkered down and shivere through relentlessly chilly days together. No visits from friends, no phone calls to family, no one to rely on but each other.." This shows that it is difficult because, I really cannot eat homemade food from other people. I can only eat the ones made by me or my family, otherwise it gives me stomach pains. So that would be really difficult for someone like me. You also do not get enough alone time, which does not work for me. I like being alone more than I like being with people.

Read this excerpt from the text:
But projects like HI-SEAS can help scientists learn how small groups work together in the context of a journey to deep space.
Select two details from the test that support the author’s conclusion.
- Two details that supports the author's conclusion are that the HI-SEAS simulation helps show how the groups can work together to solve problems, and the simulation can come up with easy answers to hard problems for the future.

How do the participants feel about the experiment?
Which detail from the text supports this conclusion?
- The participants felt like it was hard but it was also worth it. Once they landed Shyena Gifford took some of the soil and sniffed it because, she missed it that much. One of her group mates found it hard to get alone time. Their commander, however, felt it would help give the answers to future problems.

Based on the article how does the author feel about astronauts living going to Mars?
Which detail from the text supports your answer?
- The author feels that it would hard. The author uses words like "immense", and "unbreathable atmosphere" to describe how it would be to live on Mars. The author also stated that the lack of liquids and toxic soil would challenge even some of the "hardiest astronauts".