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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #5559 Mars 2
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Mars is an empty, lifeless planet with seemingly little to offer humans. It has a thin atmosphere and no signs of life and yet it holds some promise for the continuation of the human race if disaster hits and destroys Earth. The atmosphere that exists on Mars today is similar to the Earth’s atmosphere when it was first formed, making it a real possibility that it will one day be transformed into a planet where plants and animals can live successfully. This could be a natural process billions of years in the future or after just a few centuries of human intelligence, innovation and labour.

The writer compares the atmosphere on Mars and Earth in order to demonstrate how

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Option 2: "likely it is that both may support human life."

Explanation: The text highlights that Mars' atmosphere is similar to that of early Earth, suggesting a potential for both planets to support life in the future. This aligns with the writer's intent to demonstrate the possibility of Mars becoming habitable, making this option the correct answer.

Option 1: "different the chemical make-up of each planet is."

Explanation: This option suggests a comparison of the chemical make-up of Mars and Earth. However, the text does not focus on the differences in chemical composition; instead, it emphasizes the similarities in their atmospheres and the potential for Mars to support life, which contradicts the claim of this option.

Option 3: "useful the minerals may be to man in future."

Explanation: This option implies a focus on the usefulness of minerals on Mars. However, the text does not discuss minerals or their utility; it centers on the atmospheres of Mars and Earth and their implications for supporting life, making this option irrelevant.

Option 4: "possible it is that both will be destroyed one day."

Explanation: This option suggests a comparison regarding the potential destruction of both planets. The text does not address destruction; rather, it focuses on the potential for Mars to support life, which is contrary to the idea presented in this option.

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