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“The Santa Barbara journal.” Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Fore Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderator success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight expectations for Delta IV Heavy far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by the Lockheed Martin. A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe.   Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?  

A. The federal government’s spending on the space program helps to encourage economic growth

B. $1.5 billion was budgeted last year for social programs while $10 million went to the space program

C. The federal governments spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United states

D. the 41 million people who have received federal assistance only 10% knew about the 1,600 technologies developed through the space program

Answer Explanation:

This statement supports the social media post which states that: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Peanut Butter Cookies Grandma Harry 30 minutes         Cookies/Desserts        Makes 1 dozen  1 egg white ¾ cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, and beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet. These are very fragile. Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

    A. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack

    B. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven

    C. Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance

    D. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously

    Answer Explanation

    The definition of beating eggs is stirring them vigorously.

  • Q #2: Phone System Quick Reference Card If a user of this phone system wants to find the most recently deleted message, listen to it, and then record a reply, which of the following sequence of numbers will the user select?

    A. 4,7,2

    B. 3,2,2

    C. 1,6,7,1

    D. 2,4,7,2

    Answer Explanation

    4, 7, 2

  • Q #3: “The Santa Barbara journal.” Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Fore Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderator success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight expectations for Delta IV Heavy far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by the Lockheed Martin. A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?

    A. Economics play an important role in society

    B. The space program evokes a variety of reactions

    C. Space travel inspires the populace to look beyond our planet

    D. Technical innovation can sometimes lead to tragedies

    Answer Explanation

    The Santa Barbara Journal and the social media post have conflicting opinions about the space program