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What is a tipping point?
The moment at which change begins to happen rapidly.
Why does the advocate part states that exploring and colonizing Mars is the next logical step for humankind?
The population and environmental emergencies make it impossible to guarantee a safe future for human beings.
What is the meaning of wipes out? Explain and make a sentence.
Completely destroys
What is the meaning of tenuous? Explain and make a sentence.
Very weak
Why do the students in favor of Mars say that we need a back up for Earth?
Because of mass extinction; We need to be prepared for that.
What are some resources that can be found on Mars?
Frozen water and deposits of nickel, copper, and platinum.
What is the meaning of self-sufficient? Explain and make a sentence.
Able to do things without help.
The students in favor of Mars state that " a modern cellphone has more computing power than ____________ that carried astronauts to the moon." What is the missing part?
the Apollo spacecraft
Why do the students in favor of Mars affirm that now is a good time to explore and colonize Mars? (2 reasons)
We have an adequate supply of technology to create an appropriate environment for humans. Also, our planet is weak.
Who wants to build their own spaceship?
eccentric billionaires.
What is another name for Mars?
The red planet.
How long does it take for Mars to make a full revolution around the sun?
687 Earth days.
What is the consequence, mentioned by those against, of the time required on Mars to make a full revolution around the sun?
a long winter
What is the little gas that Mars contains?
Carbon dioxide
What would happen to saliva on Mars without the proper precautions?
It would boil
How is the atmospheric pressure on Mars?
It's too low.
