CAASPP Success - Grade 11 Reading Comprehension - Argumentative #1
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Question 1a
Increase in global health issues.
Reduction in technological advancements.
Disruption of space operations.
Increased funding for public welfare.
Question 1b
"Rocket launches release harmful chemicals."
"A large segment of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket crashed into the Indian Ocean."
"SpaceX performed nearly 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers."
"The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 is increasingly under strain."
Question 2
It reduces atmospheric pollution.
It contributes to ozone depletion.
It enhances global health standards.
It improves sustainable energy solutions.
Question 3
Items lost in space missions.
Harmful chemicals used in rockets.
Leftover fragments from space objects.
Financial investments in space.
Question 4
The importance of global collaboration.
The risks and uncertainties involved in space projects.
The ethical considerations of space colonization.
The advancement of scientific research.
Question 5a
It helps to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries.
It primarily serves the interests of wealthy nations and elites.
It ensures equal distribution of technological advancements.
It provides free resources to underdeveloped regions.
Question 5b
"The dramatic failure of Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle in 2023 serves as a reminder..."
"Their ventures are frequently portrayed as bold advancements for humanity..."
"The benefits of these ventures are disproportionately enjoyed by wealthy nations and corporations..."
"The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 is increasingly under strain..."
Question 6
Technological advancements are less important.
Space exploration has no scientific value.
Earth has urgent and immediate needs that require funding.
Space missions are becoming obsolete.
Question 7
Beneficial for the ecosystem.
Difficult to maintain without causing harm.
Easily achievable with current technology.
Supportive of long-term ecological balance.
Question 8
The risk of space debris falling back to Earth.
Historical parallels to past human colonization.
Public sentiment favoring space spending.
The benefits of technological innovation.
Question 9
Question 10
It protects the Earth's atmosphere.
It releases harmful pollutants during rocket launches.
It reduces the need for Earth’s natural resources.
It promotes sustainability in space missions.
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