Flashcard on Packing for Mars

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What is the best synonym for 'squandered'?

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Wasted

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How do the other party guests react when the author goes to watch a robotic spacecraft land on Mars?

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They grow interested in the landing and join her to watch it.

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Which quotation from 'Packing for Mars' best supports the idea of awe in space exploration?

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What’s different? Sweat, risk, uncertainty, inconvenience. But also, awe. Pride. Something ineffably splendid and stirring.

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What point is the author trying to make with the quotation from Benjamin Franklin about newborn babies?

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Something that seems impractical may have great potential.

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What statement is supported by the text from 'Packing for Mars'?

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Something that seems impractical may have great potential.

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Define 'awe' in the context of space exploration.

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A feeling of amazement and reverence, often mixed with fear or wonder.

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What is the significance of hot-air balloons in the context of space exploration?

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They represent early mechanical inventions that paved the way for future exploration.

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What does the term 'simulations' refer to in the context of modern culture?

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Experiences or representations that mimic real-life situations, often through technology.

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Explain the concept of 'risk' in space missions.

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The potential for loss or injury, which is inherent in exploring unknown environments.

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What does 'sweat' symbolize in the context of space exploration?

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The hard work and effort required to achieve significant goals.