Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars

Which of these is the best example of the author supporting her claim with factual evidence and reasons in "Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars"?

• Some people suggest that the only way to get to Mars would be with the help of private companies. Because of this, the space exploration industry is made up not only of government agencies but also private companies headed by dreamers and people interested in profits over practicality. But these organizations are often badly managed. They don’t work for the government, so accountability could be a problem.

• NASA recently collected data from the Mars Curiosity rover. The data were used to estimate the radiation impact on an astronaut traveling to and from Mars for 365 days and spending 500 days on the surface. It was determined that during that trip an astronaut would get a radiation dose that was about five percent of what he or she would get over a lifetime on Earth. That significantly increases the risk of cancer.

• Considering the extreme risks for humans, some scientists assert space exploration should be strictly robotic. Think about the achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mars Pathfinder and Opportunity. Their exploratory missions have captured the public imagination, and all of us love to see images from those robot explorers.

The author of “Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars” provides warnings

about black carbon in paragraph 4 mainly to —

• use loaded language to support her argument

• use neutral facts and statistics to make a claim

• use counterarguments to give factual support

• use metaphors to explain her theories

Which of these includes an example of the author using the rhetorical device DIRECT ADDRESS in "Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars"?

• Some people suggest that the only way to get to Mars would be with the help of private companies. Because of this, the space exploration industry is made up not only of government agencies but also private companies headed by dreamers and people interested in profits over practicality. But these organizations are often badly managed. They don’t work for the government, so accountability could be a problem.

• NASA recently collected data from the Mars Curiosity rover. The data were used to estimate the radiation impact on an astronaut traveling to and from Mars for 365 days and spending 500 days on the surface. It was determined that during that trip an astronaut would get a radiation dose that was about five percent of what he or she would get over a lifetime on Earth. That significantly increases the risk of cancer.

• Considering the extreme risks for humans, some scientists assert space exploration should be strictly robotic. Think about the achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mars Pathfinder and Opportunity. Their exploratory missions have captured the public imagination, and all of us love to see images from those robot explorers.

Which phrase describing the author’s main purpose for writing the selection “Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars” is correctly written?

• To convince the reader that space exploration should neither be curtailed or cut because of the costs and risks

• To convince the reader that space exploration should either be curtailed nor cut because of the costs and risks

• To convince the reader that space exploration should be either curtailed or cut because of the costs and risks

• To convince the reader that space exploration should neither be curtailed nor cut because of the costs and risks

The author of “Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars” provides warnings about black carbon in paragraph 4 mainly to —

• use loaded language to support her argument

• use neutral facts and statistics to make a claim

• use counterarguments to give factual support

• use metaphors to explain her theories

In paragraph 7 in the article “Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars,” what rhetorical device does the author use to support her argument that space travel to Mars is dangerous for humans?

• The author uses an anecdote to support her argument.

• The author uses a logical appeal to support her argument.

• The author uses contrast to support her argument.

• The author uses a hyperbole to support her argument.

Read the dictionary entry below.

default \di-'f ˙olt\, \dē-\, \'dē-f ˙olt\ n 1. failure to perform a task or fulfill an obligation 2. failure of a party in a case to make a required court appearance 3. the failure of one or more competitors to participate in a contest 4. a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative

Which definition most closely matches the way the word default is used in paragraph 11 of “Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars”?

• Definition 1

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Which of these sentences from 'Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars' best illustrates the author's use of metaphor?

• A) The vastness of space is a playground for the curious.

• B) Space travel is a marathon, not a sprint.

• C) The stars are a beacon of hope for humanity.

• D) Robots are the pioneers of the new frontier.

In the context of 'Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars,' what does the author imply by stating that 'robots are the pioneers of the new frontier'?

• A) Robots are replacing humans in all fields.

• B) Robots are leading the way in space exploration.

• C) Robots are more intelligent than humans.

• D) Robots are the future of technology.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the author in 'Humans Should Stay Home and Let Robots Take to the Stars'?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Cautionary

• C) Indifferent

• D) Humorous