Question

"Billionaire Space Race Giant Leap for Pollution"
by Katharine Gammon
Use the passage to answer the question.

What counterclaim does the author present to the idea that carbon emissions from rockets are a problem?

(1 point)
Responses

One rocket launch emits far more carbon dioxide than one long plane flight.
One rocket launch emits far more carbon dioxide than one long plane flight.

Carbon emissions from rockets are small when compared to carbon emissions from the aircraft industry.
Carbon emissions from rockets are small when compared to carbon emissions from the aircraft industry.

Carbon emissions from rockets are increasing steadily every year.
Carbon emissions from rockets are increasing steadily every year.

Rocket fuels emit many substances into space, including carbon dioxide and other chemicals.

Answer 1

Carbon emissions from rockets are small when compared to carbon emissions from the aircraft industry.