Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?

According to the essay, the benefits of space exploration include all of the following EXCEPT-

• fuels curiosity

• fuels self-confidence

• fuels inspiration

• fuels creativity

According to the essay, why should humans be used for space travel instead of robots?

• Robots cost more money.

• Man shouldn't risk damaging robots in space.

• Robots do not contain a lot of knowledge.

• Man should experience space first-hand.

All of the following are benefits for humans living on other planets EXCEPT-

• expansion of earth's access to mineral resources

• disagreements among countries for planet settlements

• alternative locations for man's survival

• new scientific discoveries

Which is the correct order? 1. NASA sends first space shuttle 2. Man walks on the moon 3. Hubble telescope is launched 4. Sputnik is put in orbit

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 4, 3, 1

• 4, 2, 1, 3

• 3, 1, 2, 4

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Why was the space shuttle program discontinued?

• It was too expensive.

• It was too dangerous.

• Americans lost interest.

• Americans didn't understand it.

What argument did the author use concerning new technology developed by NASA?

• The new technology cost more than it was worth.

• The new technology was too difficult for most people to understand.

• The new technology has made more money than it has cost the government.

• The new technology has created jobs for people living in other countries.

According to the author, students are now being encouraged to study careers in-

• physical education and art

• math and language arts

• science and engineering

• history and social improvement

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"We need to keep the flame of manned space exploration alive as China, Russia, India, and other countries forge ahead with substantial investments that challenge U.S. leadership in space." What does this statement mean?

• Other countries have lost money through space travel, so we have to be careful too.

• We need to continue our space exploration, or another country will take our lead.

• Accidents occur during space exploration, so we need to make sure our equipment is up to date.

• We need to work together with other countries, and we will all see the benefits of space travel.

"There has always been the few risk-takers who ventured for the rest of us to follow." Someone who 'ventures' is someone who is-

• timid

• arrogant

• kind-hearted

• daring

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Which is the central idea of this essay?

• Space exploration is costly, dangerous, and unnecessary.

• There are many different aspects to space exploration including walking on the moon and launching space shuttles.

• Space exploration is needed to spark curiosity, make technological advances, and maintain U.S. leadership.

• There are many options for and against space exploration.

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