The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Which point about sending men or robots into space do the authors of both texts mention, but view differently?
A.
The dollar cost of sending men into space is a factor that both authors mention, but see the financial investment of that idea in different ways.
B.
People have not yet worked out and spent the time on how to meet the difficult needs of Astronauts traveling for long durations of time in space.
C.
Robots can go further into space and don’t care how long they are gone or if they ever come back.
D.
The robots are unable to make distinctions between what they find and see in space and may disregard something special about a finding that a man would not.
Part A: The correct answer is D. The robots are unable to make distinctions between what they find and see in space and may disregard something special about a finding that a man would not.
Part B:
Which statement best summarizes the authors' views on sending men or robots into space?
A.
Both authors are in favor of sending men into space because they believe humans can make better judgments and discoveries in space.
B.
Both authors believe that robots are superior to humans in exploring space because they can go further and don't have human limitations.
C.
The authors have different views on sending men or robots into space, with one author highlighting the advantages of humans and the other emphasizing the benefits of robots.
D.
Neither author supports sending men or robots into space due to the high costs and difficulties associated with manned space travel.