Mars Can Wait Ocean Can't

Mars Can Wait, Oceans Can't main topic is about:

• Exploring the deserts in Nevada.

• Exploring space rather than the oceans.

• Exploring the oceans rather than space.

• Explore the tropical rain forests.

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In paragraph #4 why is better to send robots than humans to explore space?

• Robots are nicer and they don't give an attitude.

• Robots get homesick and want to come home right away.

• It's cheaper to send robots on a one way trip rather than a human on a two way trip. ( to space and back home)

• Humans have families and miss them too much.

In paragraph #6, what does R&D mean?

• Robot and Drone

• Roll and Drag

• Rocks and Darts

• Research and development

Paragraph #7, what percentage of the ocean floor has been charted?

• 5%

• 90%

• 10%

• 5%

Paragraph #8, what cures has the skate ray fish given to medicine?

• Cure for stomach and head aches.

• Cure for blindness.

• Cure for cancer.

• Cure for bacterial contamination.

According to “Mars Can Wait. Oceans Can’t,” why does NASA often make exaggerated claims about how its research benefits people on Earth?

• A. It wants to avoid conducting research in the ocean.

• B. It is under pressure to defend the value of its projects.

• C. It gets pressure from the media to provide exciting stories.

• D. It releases research data before the data have been thoroughly tested.

What does the writer of “Mars Can Wait. Oceans Can’t” most likely mean when he states that “public relations” is the “main argument” for using humans instead of robots in space

• A. The public frowns on sending humans into space for exploration.

• B. The public is more interested in sending robots into space than in sending humans.

• C. Public opinion regarding humans in space doesn't affect the decisions that NASA makes.

• D. The public is more likely to support NASA and be excited if humans, rather than robots, explore space.

If Stephanie said that she has a test looming, what does she likely mean?

• A. She has taken the test, and it went well.

• B. She is taking the test soon, and she is worried about it.

• C. She is taking the test soon, and she knows she will do well.

• D. She will take the test later in the year, and she isn't worried about it.

What main argument is presented in “Mars Can Wait. Oceans Can’t”?

• A. Funding should be used to make manned space and ocean expeditions safer.

• B. NASA should plan and fund missions to explore the ocean floor as well as outer space.

• C. NASA should be investigated for misusing funds and overstating the value of its projects.

• D. Space flights should be cheaper, and priority should be given to other kinds of science projects.

In “Mars Can Wait. Oceans Can’t,” what details does the author use to support his claim that NASA should use robots rather than manned missions for space exploration? Choose two options.

• A. Robots are inexpensive to design and build. .

• B. Robots do not have to be returned to Earth

• C. Robots are more easily shielded from radiation.

• D. Robots interest the public more than manned missions do.

• E. Robots can travel more quickly than manned spacecraft can.