Question

Review the image and excerpt from " As Debris Piles Up, Americans Are Skeptical Enough Will Be Done to Limit Space Junk.”

A view of Earth from space showing the many objects in geosynchronous orbit around Earth.

Private companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic are becoming increasingly important players in space exploration. Many Americans are confident these companies will be profitable, but they’re more skeptical they will keep space clean of debris, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.

Which prediction about the text is supported by its genre characteristics?

It will include data and facts about space junk and how Americans feel about it.
It will tell stories of Americans encountering problems that relate to space junk.
It will give instructions on how to limit space junk when preparing for missions.
It will state the author’s opinion about private companies cleaning space junk.

Answer 1

It will include data and facts about space junk and how Americans feel about it.

Reason: the excerpt cites a Pew Research Center survey and reports on public attitudes and industry players, which fits an informational/news genre that presents data and findings rather than personal stories, instructions, or purely opinion.