7R Argument Articles Review (Space Exploration)

Which of the following is a reason given for why we SHOULD continue to explore space?

• It helps us address issues on our planet.

• It is less expensive than other scientific research.

• It is required by law.

• It is only for entertainment purposes.

What does the article suggest about the relationship between space exploration and medical research?

• Medical research in space provides fresh understandings about the human body.

• Medical research is not possible in space.

• Space exploration has no impact on medicine.

• Medical research is only done on Earth.

How does the article suggest space exploration CAN IMPROVE our quality of life?

• By leading to scientific advances that benefit the environment, medicine, and public safety

• By making everyone rich

• By allowing people to live on other planets immediately

• By ending all wars on Earth

Based on the article, what is a strategic reason FOR CONTINUING space exploration?

• It provides new insights and helps us plan for challenges on Earth, such as food production and health.

• It is a way to escape from Earth’s problems.

• It is only for astronauts to enjoy.

• It is mainly for building new spaceships.

What is one REBUTTAL to the criticism that space exploration is too expensive?

• Space exploration has a positive impact on the U.S. economy.

• Space exploration is the largest government expense.

• Space exploration only benefits astronauts.

• Space exploration is not supported by technology.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of space exploration in the passage?

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Supporting new businesses

• Creating highly skilled jobs

• Advancing technology

What percentage of the federal budget does NASA's funding actually represent?

• About 25%

• About 10%

• About 0.3%

• About 5%

Which of the following is a main reason the author gives for MAINTAINING our space exploration program?

• To spend more money

• To ignore Earth's problems

• To inspire imagination, benefit society, and help solve urgent problems

• To travel to Mars only

What does the author suggest we should do BEFORE thinking about colonizing Mars?

• Build more telescopes.

• Clean up our own planet.

• Travel to other galaxies.

• Stop space exploration.

"And although Mars might eventually be a candidate for TERRAFORMING, why not simply take that energy and fix our own planet."

What does the term "terraforming" mean as used in the article?

• Mining for gold on Mars.

• Transforming a planet so it can support human life.

• Building robots for space missions.

• Growing plants in space.