Mars Can Wait Ocean Can't

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Mars Can Wait, Oceans Can't main topic is about: Exploring the deserts in Nevada., Exploring space rather than the oceans., Exploring the oceans rather than space., Explore the tropical rain forests.

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Exploring the oceans rather than space.

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In paragraph #4 why is better to send robots than humans to explore space?

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It's cheaper to send robots on a one way trip rather than a human on a two way trip. ( to space and back home)

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In paragraph #6, what does R&D mean?

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Research and development

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Paragraph #7, what percentage of the ocean floor has been charted?

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10%

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What cures has the skate ray fish given to medicine? Options: Cure for stomach and head aches, Cure for blindness, Cure for cancer, Cure for bacterial contamination.

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Cure for blindness.

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From Packing for Mars what do they mean by discovering Mars through simulation?

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Viewing everything on Mars through satellites and operating rovers with remotes.

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What does squander mean?

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to give away without caring.

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What is the main question that the author wants answered? Options: Are we safe on Earth? Did we really go to the Moon? How is it to fly to Mars? Is it really worth it to explore Mars?

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Is it really worth it to explore Mars?

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Why was everyone so excited when the Phoenix robotic lander touched down on Mars?

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It was a successful completion of everyone's hard work.