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WorksheetsMachines Not People Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
past, first person
past, third person
present, first person
present, third person
suggesting that robot exploration is worth considering
introducing the idea of global citizenship
claiming that robots are better than humans
explaining that he wants humans to explore the universe
the author is aware of and considers opposition to his position
the author thinks humans are too weak to travel in space
the author thinks robots are not as versatile as humans
the author is not a fan of human spaceflight
Spanish explorers did not encounter any problems in the New World.
There are other planets in the universe where we can plant seeds from Earth.
We are unsure about if Mars ever supported life.
The greatest chance of finding a habitable planet is in another solar system.
Which of these statements best explains the author’s problem with manned space travel?
Manned space travel is too expensive for now.
We should learn more about Earth before we explore space.
Humans are too fragile to travel through space.
It is not important for humans to pursue space exploration.
With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
Humans do not belong in space.
The Hubble telescope is more important than the Apollo missions.
Until we find some other habitable planet, robots are best for space exploration.
Robotic space travel can replace manned space travel.
Which word fits the definition, "Describes an environment that is difficult to live in?"
mere
pioneers
inhospitable
crucial
Which word fits the definition, "No better than expected?"
inhospitable
mere
crucial
accelerating
Which word fits the definition, "The first people to explore a new area?"
mere
crucial
inhospitable
pioneers
Which word fits the definition, "very important?"
crucial
meer
pioneer
accelerating
Which word fits the definition, "to gain speed or move quickly?"
pioneers
mere
accelerating
crucial
Choose two statements that most likely follow the author's beliefs.
Manned space travel is too expensive until we find a place to go.
There is no price too high for space exploration and scientific discovery.
Humans gain new insights from manned missions to Mars.
Robots need less than humans for long space missions.
