Why did the author say the space shuttle program had “an estimated price tag of $200 billion”?

to suggest the money might now be available for ocean study

Why does Cousteau compare the ocean to “unopened presents under the tree”?

The ocean contains knowledge waiting to be discovered.

Why does the author think that the time may now be right to focus on ocean research?

The space shuttle program has come to an end.

What is Philippe Cousteau’s main purpose for writing this commentary?

persuade readers of the importance of exploring the oceans

a person appointed to work with other governments

Why is Walsh and Picard"s descent to the deepest part of the ocean“largely forgotten today”?

People were more interested in the race to the moon.

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Why did the author say the space shuttle program had “an estimated price tag of $200 billion”?
to suggest that the money was not well spent
to suggest the money might now be available for ocean study
to suggest that the scientific advances were worth the cost
to suggest that exploring the oceans will cost less
2
A steward of the ocean’s resources is someone who
wastes them
explores them
understands them
takes care of them.
3
Why does Cousteau compare the ocean to “unopened presents under the tree”?
People will be surprised at what the ocean reveals.
The ocean contains knowledge waiting to be discovered.
People do not appreciate the ocean as they should.
It is like a gift from his father and grandfather
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Why does the author think that the time may now be right to focus on ocean research?
The space shuttle program has come to an end.
Alien Coach Baz can answer all our space questions.
There is nothing more to be learned from space research.
Ocean researchers can learn from discoveries made in space.
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To exploit something is to use it
skillfully
carefully
frequently
selfishly
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To sustain means to
disappear.
create energy.
make discoveries
remain in existence
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What is Philippe Cousteau’s main purpose for writing this commentary?
to explain how people have polluted the oceans
persuade readers of the importance of exploring the oceans
to inform readers Baz is not the only weird creature
to tell stories about his father and grandfather
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What is a diplomat?
a person who leads a college or university
a person appointed to work with other governments
a person hired to oversee the management of a company
a person who starts a new business
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Why is Walsh and Picard"s descent to the deepest part of the ocean“largely forgotten today”?
People were more interested in the race to the moon.
Other ocean explorers soon descended deeper
Walsh and Picard did not discover anything of value
The location of the Mariana Trench was too far away.

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