Choice D is the best answer. In lines 85-87, the author of Passage 2
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regulations because “claims will be disputed, investments risky, and
the gains made insecure.”
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not provide the best
evidence for the answer to the previous question. Choice A is incorrect
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space mining. Choice B is incorrect because lines 74-76 focus on how
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simply describe one person’s objections to the regulation of the space
mining industry.
QUESTION 52
Choice A is the best answer because both Passage 1 and Passage 2
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from those most valued on our planet. Passage 2 says this explicitly in
lines 74-76: “The resources that are valuable in orbit and beyond may
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suggests that water mined from space may be more valuable than
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Choice B is incorrect because neither passage discusses, either
implicitly or explicitly, the need for space mining to be inexpensive.
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identify precious metals or rare earth elements but instead focuses on
theoretical problems with space mining. Choice D is incorrect because
diminishing resources on Earth is not discussed in Passage 2.
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Choice D is the best answer because “outweigh” is the only choice
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between “advantages” and “drawbacks.”
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because each implies a competitive
relationship that is inappropriate in this context.
QUESTION 2
