Reasons for Space Exploration
Author's Perspective
Vocabulary
Historical Context
Tone
100
What is one reason humans look up at the stars?
To wonder what is out there and if we can go there.
100
Does the author think people can live on other planets?
Yes.✅
100
What does "infinitely" mean?
To a great extent or with no limits.
100
Why did our ancestors(people from long ago? build boats?
To explore
100
Define "tone"
The author's attitude toward a subject or topic.
200
What do spinoff technologies help with?
They can help with medicine, food, and safety.
200
What is the author's view on staying on Earth?
The author hopes we will not only stay on Earth.
We need to explore other planets.
200
What is a "meteor"?
A space rock that enters Earth's atmosphere.
200
What happened to many of the Voyagers on their journey?
Many of the Voyagers died on their journey.
200
In the phrase "It's a huge, dangerous, maybe impossible project," what tone is the author using?
Cautious (careful)
300
Name one possible future location for human life beyond Earth.
Mars, the Moon, or the moons of Jupiter.
300
What does the author compare space exploration to?
Sailing Boats
300
What does the word "cautious" mean?
to be careful
300
Does the author feel that going to space or sailing in boats is more dangerous?
Going to space is more dangerous.
300
In the sentence, "I suspect—I hope—the answer is no," what tone does the author express about staying on Earth?
Negative
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400
What does the author say about space exploration?
It is needed and can help with understanding our planet.
400
What does the phrase "all our eggs in one basket" mean in this context?
It means relying too much on one thing, which is risky.
Only focusing on one thing.
Not thinking about anything else.
400
What does the word "crucial" mean?
Something that is extremely important and needed.
400
What dangers did early explorers face?
Waves, rain, danger, wind
400
How does the author feel about people’s desire to explore space based on the statement, "But that’s never stopped humans from trying anyway."?
Hopeful
500
Why is it important to explore space according to the text?
To find ways to survive and live beyond Earth, especially if something happens to our planet.
500
Why might humans want to move farther out into the solar system?
To ensure survival in case Earth becomes uninhabitable.
To be able to survive on Earth in case Earth is damaged.
500
What does "fragile basket" refer to?
Earth
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500
How does space exploration today compare to the sea for exploration?
Both are dangerous, want to explore
500
In the sentence, "If humanity is lucky enough to survive the next 5.5 billion years and the sun expands enough to fry the Earth. What tone does the author express?
Negative
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