Question 1

Match the words to their definition.

Question 2

Match the words to their definition.

Question 3

Match the words to their definitions.

Question 4

A word that means ordinary, found every day. It can be found on line 10.

Accepted Answer

commonplace

Question 5

A word that means obvious; easy to understand. It can be found on line 11.

Accepted Answer

evident

Question 6

What is Vernikos' claim about humans and robots in space?

Accepted Answer

Humans have a more genuine experience in space than robots.

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Robots can perform tasks in space more efficiently than humans.

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Humans are less capable of surviving in space compared to robots.

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Robots provide a more emotional connection to space exploration than humans.

Question 7

An opposing viewpoint to Vernikos' is...

Accepted Answer

robotic technology is safer than risking human lives.

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humans are the only ones who can explore outer space.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

humans

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safety

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astronauts

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robots

Question 9

Vernikos states that one financial outcome of space exploration is

Accepted Answer

NASA has made more money than it's spent.

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NASA relies entirely on private donations for its funding.

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NASA's budget has been consistently reduced over the years.

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NASA has lost significant funding due to failed missions.

Question 10

Space exploration has benefited what three areas?

Question 11

People who oppose Vernikos believe what financially?

Accepted Answer

There are better ways to spend money than space exploration.

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Investing in space exploration guarantees financial returns.

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Space exploration is the most important investment for the future.

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Funding for space exploration should be increased to boost the economy.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

competitive

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isolated

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passive

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unconcerned

Question 13

Three examples of unmanned missions are

Question 14

Kennedy and Vernikos have similar claims.

Accepted Answer

true

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false

Question 15

If something is a drain on the economy it means...

Accepted Answer

it requires a lot of money.

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it generates a lot of money.

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it saves a lot of money.

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it earns a lot of money.

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