Neil deGrasse Tyson's Quotes on Space Exploration- SAVVAS

Who does Tyson say always leads the way to new frontiers?

• individuals

• governments

• free enterprise

• university students

Why will a private company never build the first colony on Mars?

• Private companies do not have the technological expertise.

• Private companies do not have the vision to recognize the benefits.

• The U.S. government will not permit private companies to build colonies.

• Building a colony won't be profitable, so private companies won't want to.

As explained in the article, what are the STEM fields?

• science

• English

• modern art

• technology

As explained in the article, what are the STEM fields? PICK TWO ANSWERS.

• space travel

• engineering

• mathematics

• ethnic studies

What does Tyson say is needed to stir up interest in science?

• NASA must do something that has never been done before.

• NASA must prove that the costs of space travel are not excessive.

• NASA must demonstrate that a new technology is proven and reliable.

• NASA must provide technology that can be used by private companies.

How does Tyson say NASA paves the way for private companies to succeed?

• NASA avoids all competition with private companies.

• NASA allows private companies to take the lead in exploring the frontiers.

• NASA creates the technology that private companies can then develop further.

• NASA pays private companies to take risks and innovate costly new tech.

If a person were to CEDE a game to an opponent, what would happen?

• Their person would give up.

• The person would be a bad loser.

• The person would do anything to win.

• The person would demand another game.

What is the likely meaning of ENTERPRISE: My uncle opened his baker 6 years ago, and now it is a successful enterprise.

• special hobby

• business firm

• unrealized dream

• government agency

Which of the following situations BEST describes a CAPITALISTIC society?

• Businesses are privately owned and complete with one another for customers.

• The government owns all businesses and decides what products to produce.

• People get all they need by hunting, fishing, and gardening.

• The government tells business owners how much to charge for their goods.

Tyson says of NASA, "It's an investment, not a handout." What does he mean? Investing money in NASA projects...

• may advance human knowledge, but it has few practical benefits.

• will encourage innovation, which in turn will fuel a growing economy.

• is like giving money to any cause, but nothing should be expected in return.

• will support space travel, which makes people forget their daily concerns.