Question

experts think humans might start living on the moon in the not - too - distant future — maybe even within your lifetime! plans like nasa’s artemis program hope to help astronauts return to the moon and eventually live there for longer missions.
part b: circle the correct answer.

1. what is one main reason scientists want humans to live on the moon in the future?

a. to make the moon a vacation spot
b. to prepare for missions to mars
c. to replace earth
d. to mine gold

1. why can’t humans live on the moon without special homes?

a. there is too much gravity
b. there is no water anywhere
c. there is no air to breathe
d. the moon is too far away

1. which problem would moon homes need to protect astronauts from?

a. hurricanes
b. wild animals
c. radiation and extreme temperatures
d. earthquakes

1. what is one way scientists plan to get water on the moon?

a. bringing oceans from earth
b. melting ice found in moon craters
c. creating water from rocks

Explanation:

Question 1

Scientists' plans for lunar habitation (like NASA's Artemis) often aim to use the Moon as a stepping - stone for deeper space exploration, such as missions to Mars. Option A is incorrect as making the Moon a vacation spot is not a scientific main reason. Option C is wrong because the Moon can't replace Earth. Option D is incorrect as mining gold is not a primary scientific reason for lunar habitation.

The Moon has no atmosphere, so there is no air to breathe. Option A is wrong as the Moon has very low gravity. Option B is incorrect as there is ice (a form of water) in Moon craters. Option D is wrong as the distance of the Moon from Earth is not the reason humans can't live there without special homes.

The Moon has no atmosphere to protect from solar radiation and has extreme temperature variations (very hot during the day, very cold at night). Option A is wrong as there is no atmosphere on the Moon to form hurricanes. Option B is incorrect as there are no wild animals on the Moon. Option D is wrong as the Moon is geologically inactive, so earthquakes are not a problem.

Answer:

B. To prepare for missions to Mars

Question 2