myPerspectives Unit 2 evidence assessment

This Quizizz will show you 15 pieces of evidence from the sources we read in this unit. Each piece of evidence is about whether we should or should not build a colony on Mars. The answer choices contain four possible explanations of each piece of evidence. Choose the answer that *best* explains what the evidence is saying. Got it?

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Source 1: "...Astronauts will get bored. In fact, a number of scientists say that—of all things—boredom is one of the biggest threats to a manned Mars mission, despite the thrill inherent in visiting another planet" (paragraph 3).

• The long journey to Mars could be dangerous for astronauts because of the boredom they would most likely experience.
• It is human nature to want to explore.
• The benefits outweigh the risks of traveling to Mars.
• Traveling to Mars would be so exciting, astronauts couldn't possibly get bored.

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Source 3: "When you feel that you are part of an innovation nation, you think innovatively, no matter your field" (paragraph 8).

• When you are around inspired and creative people, you are encouraged to think creatively.
• Travel to Mars could be dangerous for astronauts.
• Only those in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) would benefit by going to Mars.
• We should spend money making Earth better instead of going to Mars.

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Source 2: "Though many people object to funding the space program when there are humanitarian needs that have to be met on Earth, Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs" (paragraph 6).

• Space exploration often creates technological and economical advancements on Earth.
• Our technology isn't sophisticated enough to go to Mars yet, so we should not attempt it.
• Colonizing Mars is too expensive.
• We should spend money making Earth better instead of going to Mars.

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Source 4: "Ask an astronaut whether taking part in a space simulation is anything like being in space. What’s different? Sweat, risk, uncertainty, inconvenience. But also, awe. Pride. Something ineffably splendid and stirring" (paragraph 5).

• Simulations don't compare to the real-life awesomeness of going to Mars.

• Building a colony on Mars is not worth the considerable risks.

• Simulations are just as good as actually going to Mars.

• We haven't done enough testing to make Mars travel safe.

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Source 1: "Boredom, it turns out, is a form of stress.... If your brain does not receive sufficient stimulus, it might find something else to do—it daydreams, it wanders, it thinks about itself. If this goes on too long, it can affect your mind's normal functioning. Chronic boredom correlates with depression and attention deficits" (paragraph 6).

• Chronic boredom, like the kind astronauts could experience on the long trip to Mars, is dangerous.
• The benefits outweigh the risks of traveling to Mars.
• It is human nature to want to explore.
• Traveling to Mars would be so exciting, astronauts couldn't possibly get bored.

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Source 5: "...Astronauts could suffer similar effects on long missions outside Earth’s protective atmosphere. One example: traveling to Mars" (paragraph 2).

• Travel to Mars could be dangerous for astronauts.
• Colonizing Mars is too expensive.
• Astronauts would not experience the same negative effects as mice, so travel to Mars would be totally safe.
• We should spend money making Earth better instead of going to Mars.

Source 3: "If we land on Mars, you'll know where you were the day that happened. Landing on Mars expands the space frontier and that makes headlines.... If you make the headlines, that's what stimulates STEM interest. You won't need a program to excite people to get into the sciences" (paragraphs 13-14).

• Sending humans to Mars will inspire people and lift society up.

• Travel to Mars could be dangerous for astronauts.

• Colonizing Mars is too expensive.

• Building a colony on Mars is not worth the considerable risks.

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Source 1: "What if, millions of miles from home, a chronically bored astronaut forgets a certain safety procedure? ...Bored people are also prone to taking risks, subconsciously seeking out stimulation when their environment bores them" (paragraph 8).

• Astronauts suffering from chronic boredom might make bad or risky decisions, putting their lives in danger.
• Everything about colonizing Mars is risky, so we should not attempt it.
• The long journey to Mars could be dangerous for astronauts because of exposure to damaging cosmic radiation.
• Traveling to Mars would be so exciting, astronauts couldn't possibly get bored.

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Source 5: "Six weeks later, the mice showed memory problems. They had a harder time recognizing new toys than did unzapped mice. They also did a poorer job of remembering where a toy had been" (paragraph 6).

• If astronauts suffered the same effects as these mice, travel to Mars would be dangerous.
• Colonizing Mars is too expensive.
• Astronauts would not experience the same negative effects as mice, so travel to Mars would be totally safe.
• We haven't done enough testing to make Mars travel safe.

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