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"The Santa Barbara journal: Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Force Base as it has ended its Delta V Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta V Heavy saw only moderate success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight, expectations for the Delta V Heavy have far exceeded its reality, Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by Lockheed Martin A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds.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? Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?

A. Economics play an important role in society.

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

C. The space program evokes a variety of reactions.

D. Technical innovation can sometimes lead to tragedies.

Answer Explanation:

“Both passages discuss aspects of the space program and how people perceive it. 

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

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    C. Seventy-six percent of customers felt better in 3 days.

    D. An increase in protein affects energy levels.

    Answer Explanation

    This inference can be drawn from the statement that 76% of customers surveyed reported having more energy after drinking Pro-10 shakes for just 2 weeks. Since Pro-10 shakes are high in protein, it suggests that increasing protein intake may lead to increased energy levels.

  • Q #2: Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsville, in the recent debate over how this work will go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway.     Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text?

    A. The opinion section of the Elkinsville Daily Eagle newspaper

    B. A brochure from the Elkinsville Chamber of Commerce

    C. A tenth-grade science textbook at Elkiraville High School

    D. A flyer on a bulletin board at Elkinsville City Hall

    Answer Explanation

    The passage presents a viewpoint from the Chair of the Elkinsville Ecological Society regarding the proposed expansion of the interstate highway, which is typically the kind of content found in opinion sections of newspapers, where various perspectives on current issues are shared and discussed.

  • Q #3: This label appears on a bottle of over-the-counter cold medicine. This medication should be used to treat mild respiratory infections. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you have a long-term respiratory problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label?

    A. This medication is intended to treat long-term respiratory illnesses.

    B. Anyone taking this medication must have a doctor's recommendation.

    C. Patients who have a mild respiratory infection should consult a doctor.

    D. If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor.

    Answer Explanation

    This statement encapsulates the cautionary advice provided on the label, advising individuals with long-term respiratory issues to seek medical guidance before using the medication.