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Why did our ancestors build boats and sail to unknown islands?

• Because they needed more resources

• Because they were escaping from predators

• Because it's a human trait to explore the unknown

• Because they were looking for new lands to conquer

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Why is space considered more hostile to human life than the sea?

• Because it has more dangerous animals

• Because there are more storms in space

• Because escaping Earth's gravity is difficult and expensive

• Because it's colder than the sea

What were boats considered in ancient times?

• A simple craft

• A tool for fishing

• A mode of transportation

• Cutting-edge technology

Why do some people believe we should explore space?

• To find new places for holidays

• To escape potential global disasters

• Because it's fun

• To meet aliens

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What could be a benefit of space exploration?

• Discovering new types of food

• Playing zero-gravity sports

• Creating spinoff technologies

• Finding more TV channels

Why is it suggested to not keep all our 'eggs in one basket'?

• To make space travel more common

• Because baskets are not reliable

• To spread human life beyond Earth

• To avoid economic downturns

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What could unite humanity according to the text?

• A global sports event

• A project that involves exploring space

• A worldwide festival

• A new global currency

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What is a long-term reason for humans to move into the solar system?

• To escape the sun's expansion

• To find more minerals

• To establish universal internet

• To create a new calendar system

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What are some places humans might build habitats in the future?

• On the moon and Mars

• On floating islands

• Under the sea

• In underground caves

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What is a reason for looking beyond our solar system?

• To find better weather

• To discover new stars

• To potentially colonize other star systems

• To escape from Earth's politics