Question

Use the excerpts to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
One day, space explorers might stroll along the red rocks of Mars. But radiation exposure during the trip may wipe away their memories of home.

A new report says that cosmic rays can change the physical architecture of the mind’s nerves, harming the brain regions that govern memory.
Based on the excerpts, how do the goals of the authors compare?

(1 point)
Responses

Unlike the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to present opposing views on a neutral effect of space travel.
Unlike the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to present opposing views on a neutral effect of space travel.

Like the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to compare and contrast the experiences of astronauts.
Like the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to compare and contrast the experiences of astronauts.

Unlike the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to offer a solution to a significant issue.
Unlike the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to offer a solution to a significant issue.

Like the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to challenge widely accepted views of cosmic radiation.

Answer 1

Like the first excerpt, the goal of the author of the second excerpt is to challenge widely accepted views of cosmic radiation. Both excerpts emphasize the potential harmful effects of cosmic rays on memory/brain function.