Human Need to Explore Outer Space

What reason does the author of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue? (ELA.7.R.2.4)

• It is important to support technological advances in electronics.

• Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.

• Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.

• Mining in space could be a source for valuable materials.

Which two quotes from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" best support the answer to Part A? (ELA.7.R.2.4, ELA.7.R.3.3, ELA.K12.EE.1.1)

• With so much human investment made, we must go forward, fully embracing space exploration as an important priority. (paragraph 1)

• There are dozens of private companies in the industry known informally as "New Space" (paragraph 3)

• Technological innovations are developing to allow us to venture even farther into space. (paragraph 4)

• This exploration phase aims to discover the possibilities for past or present life on the Red Planet. (paragraph 8)

• The final frontier is a vast and dangerous place, difficult and expensive to eplore. (paragraph 12)

Which of the following words with similar meanings from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" has the most negative connotation? (ELA. 7. V. 1.3) Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word creates in the reader.

• impossible

  (paragraph 3)

• problematic

  (paragraph 10)

• risky

  (paragraph 11)

• difficult

  (paragraph 12)

What reason does the author of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue?

• It is important to support technological advances in electronics.

• Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.

• Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.

• Mining in space could be a source for useful materials.

How does the author support the idea that space exploration is very important to human survival?

• By repeating key words and phrases for emphasis

• By quoting key facts and figures for authority

• By using loaded language for dramatic effect

• By sharing anecdotes for emotional impact

A Soviet (Russian) who is trained to travel into outer space.

• Argonaut

• Astronaut

• Cosmonaut

• Navigators

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 16)? Developing human space-faring technology is crucial, but first we need to decide where to go. The moon is a dead planet and Mars is not nearly as welcoming as the New World was to the Spanish explorers. In fact, there is no place in our solar system where pioneers can simply drop seeds in the soil and wait for food to pop out of the ground. For that, we need to look at distant stars.

• Spanish explorers did not encounter any problems in the New World.

• There are other planets in the universe where we can plant seeds from Earth.

• We are unsure about if Mars ever supported life.

• The greatest chance of finding a habitable planet is in another solar system.

Which quote from 'Humans Need to Explore Outer Space' best supports the notion that the author acknowledges that a lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.

• With so much human investment made, we must go forward, fully embracing space exploration as an important priority. (paragraph 1)

• There are dozens of private companies in the industry known informally as 'New Space.' (paragraph 3)

• Technological innovations are developing to allow us to venture even farther into space. (paragraph 56)

• This exploration phase aims to discover the possibilities for past or present life on the Red Planet. (paragraph 8)

Which of the following words with similar meanings from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" has the most negative connotation?

• impossible (paragraph 3)

• problematic (paragraph 10)

• risky (paragraph 11)

• difficult (paragraph 12)

What reason does the author of “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue?

• It is important to support technological advances in electronics.

• Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.

• Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.

• Mining in space could be a source for useful materials.