Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10).
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In lines 9-17, the author of Passage 1 mentions several companies primarily to
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note the technological advances that make space mining possible.
highlight the diverse ways to carry out space mining operations.
provide evidence of the growing interest in space mining.
emphasize the large profits to be made from space mining.
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The author of Passage 1 indicates that space mining could have which positive effect?
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It could create unanticipated technological
innovations.
It could change scientists’ understanding of
space resources.
It could yield materials important to Earth’s economy.
It could raise the value of some precious metals
on Earth.
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In lines 9-17, the author of Passage 1 mentions several companies primarily to
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The author of Passage 1 indicates that space mining could have which positive effect?
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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
