Carl Sagan: Life and Contributions
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What was Carl Sagan's area of expertise?

  • Geology and paleontology
  • Biology and ecology
  • Environmental science and conservation
  • Astronomy and astrophysics (correct)

    • Which of the following NASA missions was Sagan involved in?

  • Mariner, Viking, and Voyager programs (correct)
  • Apollo and Skylab programs
  • Hubble Space Telescope project
  • International Space Station program

    • What was Carl Sagan known for in terms of science communication?

  • Creating visually appealing diagrams and charts
  • Explaining complex scientific concepts in an accessible way (correct)
  • Developing complex mathematical models
  • Conducting extensive laboratory experiments

    • What organization did Sagan help found?

    <p>The Planetary Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Sagan's popular science books?

    <p>Cosmos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What values did Sagan advocate for in addition to his scientific work?

    <p>Scientific skepticism, critical thinking, and the search for extraterrestrial life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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