The Noah's Ark of animals sent into space: LSAE

What is the most likely reason the author includes the information in

paragraphs 1 through 4?

• To describe the experiments performed on animals in space

• To show the role that NASA played in animal space missions

• To provide details about the death of Laika, the first dog in space

• To explain why animals were sent into space before humans

Look at the photographs from the selection to answer the question. The article author includes these photograph most likely emphasize the-

• variety of animals that were sent into space.

• importance of NASA's space program.

• advancements in technology for human space exploration.

• challenges of surviving space missions

What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 5 in the selection?

• To explain why rhesus monkeys were sent into space

• To provide information about the first mammal sent into space

• To describe how NASA conducted early experiments

• To emphasize that mammals were sent into space after Laika

In what way does the organizational pattern used in paragraphs 7 through 9 help develop the thesis?

• By listing key facts about animals in space missions

• By explaining the effects of space travel on animals

• By presenting a chronological order of animal space flights

• By comparing the success of different space missions

What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 10 through 12 in the selection?

• To show that animals were sometimes sent to space as part of political diplomacy

• To explain the scientific research done by the Soviet Union in space

• To describe the types of equipment used to send animals into space

• To show that animals returned alive from space after early Soviet missions

Look at this photograph from the selection. Ham gets ready for liftoff. What is the most likely reason this paragraph is included in the selection?

• To show how Ham the chimpanzee was trained for space travel

• To demonstrate how Alan Shepard's mission was inspired by Ham

• To illustrate Ham the chimpanzee's contribution to space exploration

• To explain how Ham survived space travel with no issues

In paragraphs 15 through 18, how is the information organized to help develop the thesis?

• By listing different types of animals sent into space in chronological order

• By comparing the success rates of space programs in different countries

• By highlighting the progression of technological advancements over time

• By explaining the contributions of various countries to space exploration

The information in paragraph 20 helps the reader understand that

invertebrate creatures-

• can survive in harsh space environments.

• are more advanced than other animals sent into space.

• were the first living organisms to travel into space.

• do not face the same risks as larger animals in space.

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• To compare space missions from different countries

• To explain how animals can survive the harsh conditions of space

• To highlight the animals that helped advance space exploration

• To describe the lives of the first astronauts in space

How does the organizational pattern of the article help develop the thesis?

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.