Future of Space Settlements

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What will be the main feature of the space city according to the passage?

  • It will be a gigantic glass wheel with buildings and factories. (correct)
  • It will be built entirely by robots without human involvement.
  • It will be a small settlement similar to towns on Earth.
  • It will be an underground complex with air and water obtained from the moon.

Why does the passage suggest that living on the moon will be easier than living in a space station?

  • The moon settlements will have air for breathing and won't require space-suits indoors. (correct)
  • The moon settlements will have robots to do housework for the inhabitants.
  • The moon settlements will be less costly than building and maintaining a space station.
  • Obtaining water from a large ice lake on the moon will be easier.

What is the main purpose of the first group of astronauts traveling to the moon according to the passage?

  • To build a space station that will serve as a base for future expeditions.
  • To test the feasibility of using ice lake water as a resource for the settlers.
  • To establish permanent settlements and begin leading a normal life in space. (correct)
  • To gather knowledge for planning expeditions to Mars, Mercury, and Pluto.

What is the main topic of the passage?

<p>Settlers' life on the moon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about living conditions on the moon?

<p>More challenging than living in a space city (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of settlers' life is discussed in the passage?

<p>Survival on the moon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be the primary concern for settlers in the space city according to the passage?

<p>Managing daily food consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one major difference between living on the moon and living in a space city according to the passage?

<p>Access to resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be a crucial factor for survival in the space city according to the passage?

<p>Obtaining water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what challenges will settlers primarily face on the moon?

<p>Obtaining water and managing daily food consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the future of settlements in space?

<p>'Self-sustaining' settlements will be established (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity is mainly focused on in the passage?

<p>Living challenges in outer space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a primary obstacle to life in outer space according to the passage?

<p>Resource scarcity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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