Question

Apollo Astronauts
The passage indicates that many materials were left behind on the
moon because
A astronauts wanted to leave their mark on as much of the surface as possible.
B there needed to be space in the lunar modules for large amounts of moon samples.
C most of these materials would be needed for future moon landings.
D it was the easiest way to dispose of the garbage that had accumulated during the mission.

Answer 1

The correct answer is **D: it was the easiest way to dispose of the garbage that had accumulated during the mission.**

This option best explains why many materials were left behind on the moon. The astronauts left behind various items, as the practical considerations of weight and space in the lunar modules made it necessary to dispose of non-essential items during their missions.