Question

Review the graphs from "Majority of Americans Believe It Is Essential That the U.S. Remain a Global Leader in Space.”

2 charts. First chart indicates 72 percent of Americans say U S must remain a world leader in space exploration. Second chart indicates that 65 percent of Americans believe that NASA's continued involvement in space exploration is essential while 33 percent believe private companies will ensure enough progress is made in space exploration.

Based on the graphs, what is the best prediction for what the passage will include?

instructions on how to become a part of an activist group supporting space exploration
data about the educational levels of the people involved in the surveys about space exploration
descriptions of the previous steps NASA has taken to become a world leader in space exploration
facts about how NASA can continue to make the United States a leader in space exploration

Answer 1

Best prediction: "facts about how NASA can continue to make the United States a leader in space exploration."

Why: the charts show broad public support for U.S. leadership in space (72%) and for NASA’s continued involvement (65%), so a related passage would most likely discuss how NASA can help maintain that leadership. The other options (how to join an activist group, respondents’ education levels, or a history of past steps) are not implied by the survey results shown.