Question

1. the article states: more than 50 years after astronauts last voyaged to the moon, nasa is gearing up for a return with the artemis program. it is comprised of a series of missions that nasa hopes will not just revisit the lunar surface but create an enduring presence there and ultimately serve as a stepping stone to mars. which words from the passage help you understand the meaning of the word lunar? a. a stepping stone b. is gearing up c. an enduring presence d. to the moon 8. which of these is a statement of opinion? a. landing people on mars will be nasas greatest accomplishment of the century. b. the artemis ii crew consists of four team members from two different countries. c. nasa wants the new lunar missions to reignite interest in human space exploration. d. returning humans to the lunar surface is an identified goal of the artemis iii mission.

Explanation:

For question 7, "lunar" relates to the moon, and "to the moon" helps understand its meaning. For question 8, an opinion is a subjective statement. "Landing people on Mars will be NASA's greatest accomplishment of the century" is an opinion as it's a subjective view.

Answer:

1. D. to the moon
2. A. Landing people on Mars will be NASA's greatest accomplishment of the century.