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If we took care of Earth the first time, we wouldn’t need to find new ways to survive on other planets.

Question:
What assumption does this reasoning rely on?

A. Earth’s problems are impossible to solve
B. Solving Earth’s problems prevents future threats
C. Space travel is unethical
D. Scientists want humans to leave Earth

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. Solving Earth’s problems prevents future threats

The statement assumes that "taking care of Earth" would remove the need to develop ways to survive elsewhere — i.e., fixing Earth's problems would prevent future threats that drive plans for living on other planets.