SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SPACE EXPLORATION

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In “Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity, “ Tyson states that Curiosity is not a “stepping stone” to helping people understand the value of sending humans to Mars. How does the term stepping stone affect Tyson’s argument?
A
It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not actually made of stone.
B
It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not as valuable as the planet Mars.
C
It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not something to be ignored like stepping stones on a path.
D
It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not a small feat, and it will eventually lead to greater interest in space travel.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not something to be ignored like stepping stones on a path. It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not a small feat, and it will eventually lead to greater interest in space travel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. In “Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity, ‘’ what does Tyson say is needed to stir up interest in science? NASA must do something that has never been done before. NASA must demonstrate that a new technology is proven and reliable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says valuing space exploration “transforms the culture into one that values science and technology."

Detailed explanation-4: -Neil Degrasse Tyson addresses the idea of curiosity in this lesson: Curiosity Is a Superpower–If You Have the Courage to Use It. How important is it to be curious? See what Bill Gates has to say about it here.

Detailed explanation-5: -The big bang endowed the universe with hydrogen and helium and not much of anything else. That is, nine out of ten atoms are hydrogen, about one out of ten atoms is helium, and there are only trace amounts of other things. If there were no stars, that would be the beginning and end of the universe.

Detailed explanation-6: -Answer and Explanation: Neil deGrasse Tyson changed the world by contributing to the research that established Pluto as a dwarf planet. He was on a council for NASA and played a large role in ensuring that the Hayden Planetarium remains intact.

Detailed explanation-7: -In “Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity, ‘’ how does Tyson say NASA paves the way for private companies to succeed? NASA allows private companies to take the lead in exploring the frontiers. NASA creates the technology that private companies then can develop further.

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