Martian Metropolis

What is the main idea of Martian Metropolis?

• Humans should not go to Mars because there are many risks involved.

• Humans should go to Mars because there are many opportunities.

• Colonizing Mars offers both advantages and disadvantages for humans, so the decision should be weighed carefully.

• Colonizing Mars is not necessary for human survival.

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How is the section "Fourth Rock from the Sun" organized? (paragraphs 4-6)

• by comparing Mars to Earth

• by explaining the risks of living on Mars.

• by explaining the benefits Mars offers

• By comparing Mars to a gas planet

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The section "Living off the Land" mainly develops the idea that... (paragraphs 7-9)

• People will not be able to bring large amounts of goods to Mars, so they have to make everything there.

• Mars does not have many resources, so the colonists will rely on what they bring from Earth.

• The soil on Mars is different

• Mars offers advantages to settlers.

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The section "All Work and No Play" develops the idea that (paragraphs 13-16)

• entertainment on Mars will be similar to what is available on Earth.

• There will be little time for entertainment

• Jobs will be varied, so there will be a place for everyone

• Only the wealthy will be able to afford the trip to Mars

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The author mainly supports her ideas by...

• including opinions of many different experts

• Providing amusing personal stories

• providing diagrams

• using scientific facts and evidence

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The article is developed MAINLY by...

• explaining the causes of the need for a Mars colony

• Explaining a problem on Earth and how to solve it on Mars

• comparing Mars and Earth in order to provide the advantages and disadvantages of colonizing Mars

• providing a chronological order of a Mars mission

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