SAT Prep #4: Synthesis Passage

46. What function does the discussion of water in lines 35-40 serve in Passage 1?

50. The author of Pass. 2 would most likely respond to the future of space mining in lines 18-28, Pass. 1 by

45. As used in line 19, "demands" most nearly means

48. As used in line 68, "hold" most nearly means

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

44. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous question?

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

47. The central claim of Passage 2 is that space mining has positive potential but

49. Which statement best describes the raltionship between the passages?

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

52. Which point about the resources that will be highly valued in space is impliciti in Pass. 1 and explicit in pass. 2?