Is space worth the cost quiz?

Which vocabulary word from the text means "close observation"?

• observation
• examination
• inspection
• surveillance

An opposing viewpoint to Vernikos is

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What word does Vernikos repeat to emphasize that we should send astronauts to space?

• moon
• earth
• human

• space

Vernikos states that one financial outcome of space exploration is

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Space exploration has benefited what three areas?

• agriculture, arts, and sports
• history, literature, and economics
• medicine, education, and politics
• Economy, science,

  and technology.

People who oppose Vernikos believe what financially? (last paragraph)

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Vernikos argues that the U.S. needs to be _______ to keep up with countries like China, Russia, and India.

• cooperative
• isolated
• competitive
• collaborative

Which vocabulary word from the text means "ability to withstand difficulties over time"?

• endurance
• persistence
• tolerance
• resilience

Three examples of unmanned missions are (paragraph 3)

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Vernikos encourages what group of people to pursue America's youth paths in science and engineering?

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