Space Exploration

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 8 of the text Machines, not people, should be exploring the stars for now, the author rebuts the counterclaim that humans are better explorers of space. What argument does he use against human space exploration?

• Humans are more curious and adaptable than machines.

• Human missions are safer and more reliable than robotic ones.

• Humans are fragile because they need food, water, and air. They are not made to survive in space.

• Humans can collect more accurate data than machines in space.

Multiple Choice

If we write the author's argument in paragraph 8 as a type of deductive logic, what would be the best conclusion, according to the author's argument? Premise: Humans are fragile animals, requiring food, water, and air. Fact: Outer space is inhospitable, because so far, no other planets have food, water and air.

• Conclusion: Outer space exploration requires many supplies to survive

• Conclusion: Outer space is best explored by adventurous and tough humans.

• Conclusion: Outer space is not a safe place for humans.

• Conclusion: Outer space is not a safe place for robots.

Multiple Choice

In paragraphs 9 and 10 of the text Machines, not people, should be exploring the stars for now, what are the author’s main reasons against human space exploration, and what evidence does he use to support them?

• Human missions are more inspiring and lead to greater public interest in science.

• Robots are more expensive to build and maintain than human missions.

• Human space travel is very expensive. Spacecrafts for humans cost a lot more.

• Humans are better at adapting to unexpected challenges in space than machines.

Multiple Choice

What is the main argument presented by Don Lincoln in the article 'Machines, not people, should be exploring the stars for now'?

• Machines are more suitable for space exploration than humans at this time.

• Humans should lead all space exploration missions.

• Space exploration should be postponed until technology improves.

• Only robots should be allowed in space forever.

Multiple Choice

Reflecting on today's lesson about space exploration, which type of reasoning do you think is most effective when arguing whether machines or people should explore space?

• Emotional reasoning

• Logical reasoning

• Ethical reasoning

• Anecdotal reasoning