SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SPACE EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In paragraph 5, the author states that we shouldn’t keep our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket. What does she mean?
A
We need to create a safer environment on Earth.
B
We must focus on the threat of meteor strikes.
C
We must increase food production on Earth.
D
We need to find other suitable planets to live on.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In paragraph 5, the author states that we shouldn’t keep our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket. What does she mean? We need to create a safer environment on Earth. We must focus on the threat of meteor strikes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Repetition is one of the rhetorical devices-specific ways of using language-authors use to emphasize key ideas, convey tone, and sometimes to encourage an emotional response in readers. In this example from “Challenges for Space Exploration, ‘’ repetition of the word there emphasizes the idea of going into space.

Detailed explanation-3: -The author tries to convince the reader of the importance of space exploration.

Detailed explanation-4: -First, with telescopes, then with satellites, then space rovers, and ultimately with manned spacecraft.

Detailed explanation-5: -Star Wars would have you believe that the greatest challenges to space travel is asteroids, lack of resources like water or fuel, or even the threat of unfriendly, intelligent alien life. But in reality, scientists are finding that the biggest obstacle to today’s space travel is dust. Yes, space dust.

Detailed explanation-6: -The authors’ repetition tone shows that she is very determined and can do anything for space exploration. It was the strength of his determination and his attitude that helped her achieve her goals.

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