Graduate students Delia Marcus and Pedro Salazar explain

Question

that astronomy is the study of space and the physical universe,
and it may be challenging to understand its appeal to young
scientists. Marcus remarks, "What other branch of science
gives you the chance to visualize the origins of the universe?"
Salazar concurs, "We astronomers are at the forefront of
understanding the very mechanisms that make the cosmos
possible." To confirm their points, Marcus and Salazar
interviewed several experts in the field, including author J.D.
Matthews and astrophysicist Michael Davies, who agree with
their assessment. Matthews comments, "Understanding how
our own solar system works is just one piece of the puzzle.
There are countless other solar systems like ours across the
universe." Davies further elaborates, "This begs the question,
when not will we find a similarly habitable planet like our
own?"
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which individual thinks that astronomers are at the
forefront of important understandings?
(1 point)
J.D. Matthews
Pedro Salazar
Delia Marcus
Michael Davies

Answer 1

Pedro Salazar is the individual who thinks that astronomers are at the forefront of important understandings, as he states, "We astronomers are at the forefront of understanding the very mechanisms that make the cosmos possible."