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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.