Praxis 5511 Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The ISS (International Space Station), on the other hand, is designed to be a permanent orbiting research facility. Its major purpose is to perform world-class science and research that only the microgravity environment can provide. The ISS crew spends their day working on science experiments that require their input. They also monitor experiments that are controlled from the ground. These astronauts also take part in medical experiments to determine how well their bodies are adjusting to microgravity for long periods of time.
The phrase “world-class science and research†suggests which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The phrase "world-class science and research" implies that the experiments conducted are unique and of high value, which aligns with option B. Conducting experiments in space provides conditions that cannot be replicated on Earth, making them particularly valuable.
Option A is incorrect as it overemphasizes planetary investigation, which is not the primary focus of all activities on the space station.
Option C, while suggesting rigor, does not capture the unique value of space experiments compared to terrestrial ones.
Option D incorrectly implies that results are inherently more accurate in space, which may not be universally true, as accuracy depends on various factors beyond location.
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