Read this paragraph from the text. We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and all technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of pre-eminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war. I do not say that we should or will go unprotected against the hostile misuse of space any more than we go unprotected against the hostile use of land or sea, but I do say that space can be explored and mastered without feeding the fires of war, without repeating the mistakes that man has made in extending his writ around this globe of ours. Which response best summarizes this paragraph objectively?

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Read this paragraph from the text. We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and all technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of pre-eminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war. I do not say that we should or will go unprotected against the hostile misuse of space any more than we go unprotected against the hostile use of land or sea, but I do say that space can be explored and mastered without feeding the fires of war, without repeating the mistakes that man has made in extending his writ around this globe of ours. Which response best summarizes the paragraph objectively?

A. America must take charge of space exploration to prevent other nations from abusing the opportunity to gain power or wealth.

B. History demonstrates that advances in science and technology often lead to conflicts and competition among nations.

C. America should join with other nations to share new technologies and advance space exploration to ensure global safety.

D. History shows that expanding global territory into space will inspire nations to cooperate to share equally in new resources.

The answer is: A. America must take charge of space exploration to prevent other nations from abusing the opportunity to gain power or wealth.

Explanation:

The text conveys the author's intention by the following words: "For space science, like nuclear science and all technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of pre-eminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war."

Pre-eminence means to be outstanding, or of importance or at the centre of something.

The author thinks that by the United States taking pre-eminence in space exploration, it can prevent the knowledge from being used for evil. He sees the United States as a strong determinant of the way space exploration can be used. This is why in his speech, he stated that whether it will be a force of good or evil depends on man and ONLY if the U.S occupies a position of pre-eminence.

This is the summary of the paragraph.

the correct answer is (a) . answer should be simple, clear and brief.