Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 18-22 (“Within...lanthanum”)?

In lines 9-17, the author of Passage 1 mentions several companies primarily to

provide evidence of the growing interest in space mining.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the passages? Passage 2... Passage 1.

expresses reservations about developments discussed in

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 85-87 (“Without...insecure”)

The author of Passage 1 indicates that space mining could have which positive effect?

It could yield materials important to Earth’s economy.

The author of Passage 2 would likely respond to Passage 1 18-28 by claiming that such a future

Is inconsistent with the sustainable use of space resources

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1
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 24-28 (“They...projects”)?
Lines 18-22 (“Within...lanthanum”)?
Lines 41-44 (“Companies...machinery”)?
Lines 29-30 (“In this...commodity”)?
2
In lines 9-17, the author of Passage 1 mentions several companies primarily to
note technological advances that make space mining possible
highlight diverse ways to carry out space mining operations
emphasize the large profits to be made from space mining.
provide evidence of the growing interest in space mining.
3
Which statement best describes the relationship between the passages? Passage 2... Passage 1.
argues against the practicality of the proposals in
illustrates the phenomenon described in general terms in
expresses reservations about developments discussed in
refutes the central claim advanced in
4
As used in line 19, “demands” most nearly means _____.
claims
offers
desires
inquiries
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 85-87 (“Without...insecure”)
Lines 74-76 (“The resources...Earth”)
Lines 81-83 (“One...avoided”)
Lines 60-63 (“Some...pristine”)
6
As used in line 68, “hold” most nearly means _____.
Maintain
Grip
Withstand
Restrain
7
The author of Passage 1 indicates that space mining could have which positive effect?
It could change scientists’ understanding of space resources
It could yield materials important to Earth’s economy.
It could create unanticipated technological innovations.
It could raise the value of some precious metals on Earth.
8
The author of Passage 2 would likely respond to Passage 1 18-28 by claiming that such a future
Seems certain to affect Earth’s economy in a negative way
Can't be attained without technologies that do not yet exist
Is inconsistent with the sustainable use of space resources
Is inconsistent with the sustainable use of space resources

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