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From the text he made the evidce of how Venus has made it difficult to walk on or be near.
Claim
Adequate
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He siad that the prussure and the heat is even difficult for the bots that scincetist had made.
Evidence
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He also siad that NASA is compelling an idea that sends human to study Venus.
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they are trying to make a blump-like vehicle 30 or so miles above the rollong venusian. It would still be 170 degess fahrenheit. Thought the presuure would only be as sea levels on earth. NASA even may bring old technology called Mechanical Cumputers they were first envisiond in the 1800s and played and important role...
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The author did make good points. Which are convinceing and to be honest I wish I would go now just to see what it looks like. He proved that there is more then one way to prove that we can study venus even if we cant see it in person.
Concluding Statement
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Gas prices. Car notes. Parking fines. These are all expensive things you have to pay for when you consider owning a car.
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C987753AC378
Most family get rid of their cars because of having to pay these high prices in order to keep their cars. There are a couple of car free cities;for example German Suburbs is car free because of expensive fees they would have to pay just to have a space to park in,."but there are only two places to park-large garages a...
Evidence
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You can become much happier without a car knowing that you don't have to spend all your money on this one item that could break down on you at anything
Claim
Adequate
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C987753AC378
As a result,70 percent of Vauban's families do not own cars, and 57 percent sold a car to move here.". For example, this mother of two is much happier without owning a car,"When I had a car I was always tense. I'm much happier this way."The mother of two became much happier because she no longer had to pay these high f...
Evidence
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fa822ed7e3f6
C987753AC378
Studies show that the percentage of driving has dropped tremendously from 2005 to 2013. Most of the reason for the driving percentage dropping was gas prices;It began to get to high,President Obama tried to do something about it as much as he could."President Obama's ambitious goals to curb the United States' greenhous...
Evidence
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Some of the advantages to limiting car usage
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are just what us as Americans want/need to hear because its really expensive. It's not just about buying a car and running it off of air;your car takes gas,car notes,needs servicing every once in a while it's not easy owning a car. Studies show how much the driving percentaged dropped keeps dropping because of high exp...
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Adequate
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If i was a scientist at NASA and i had to support thr fact that i think the face is a naturual landform I would empasize that, Life on ars is not likely becuase it has not beeen proven. Just because there are items or land marks that lead to life on Mars does not mean there has been any.
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C996FC0CBE10
Theface is indeed a natrual landform, how?
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because if you go by the diffrent images included in the article you notice the cleared the images,the face slowly dissapears or fade away. The Face can also appear by things in spaces or objects reflecting unto the mesa.
Evidence
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There are many landforms in Mars and the Face happens to be one.
Claim
Adequate
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For people to say that aliens are the ones causing it to look like a Face is also a arguement.
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Why ould support this detail? because of so many life forms on Earth people assume that someone had to make that happen. Perhaps aliens did indeeds have something to do with the "Face" , why would they make so clearly and if they did , why did updated cameras show that the clearer the image the face slowly decided to d...
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On the other hand there are people who support the fact that the Face is just another landform on Mars.
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C996FC0CBE10
Well as you can tell Mars always had many landforms and The Face happens to be one. How can you prove that? people might ask. Well when Viking caught the images of the Face, ot certainally goes along with the fact that it does look like a FAce but agai the clearer the image got, the face slowly dissaper. When the face ...
Evidence
Adequate
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C996FC0CBE10
Mant people doubt the fact that it is alien, why? because you usually do not see aliens in sight, unless you are watching a movie or reading a book about them.
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C996FC0CBE10
Aliens could hav eindeed built it , but there has not been an actual sighting on aliens anywhere on Earth, and aliens are usually portrayed as bad people or ting sin movies or books so seeing that a Face on Mars is created by a alien would be kind of frightning because if they are portrayes as bad thing , why would the...
Evidence
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Now on my side of the story or opinion it clearly looks like a landform
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and the way it got it's "face" was by something reflecting off an object and making it seem like someone had of built that, But again. those images do not show anything about a face and how could have "aliens" buolt something so clearly and so presised. The clues just don't go together.
Evidence
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In conclusion until realistic facts are proven i would stick wit the face that these are natrual landforms and "aliens" had nothing to with the fact that they built it.
Concluding Statement
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C9AC065BB597
Do you belive in weird landforms? I believe in them because they didn't just come from any where. Also there are many landforms on the planet Earth.
Lead
Adequate
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The face on Mars is a natural landform
Position
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This is a natural landform because in paragraph 2 it states "Scientists figured it was just another Martian mesa, common enough around Cydonia, only this one had unusual shadows that made it look like an Egyptian Pharaoh".
Evidence
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If it was created by aliens then wouldn't they at least mark or show a sign that it's theirs
Claim
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C9AC065BB597
They did mark that it was theirs by making it a face. Then why does it look like a human face? It looks lik a human face because maybe thats how they saw the first human.
Evidence
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C9AC065BB597
I believe in weird landforms because it would make since that they would get there from either destrution of something else or creation of another landform. But why doesn't NASA send a space rover to mars to scan the face and collect some samples from it?
Concluding Statement
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During school, projects are normally done throughout the course to show a student's understanding of a subject. Most schools don't assign summer projects for the student body since summer is supposed to be the break time. Some schools do give out summer projects, but keep in mind, the projects themselves, despite being...
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Summer projects should be student-designed
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people work better with ideas they're familiar with,
Claim
Effective
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this gives students more freedom with subjects for a project,
Claim
Effective
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CA2987A57568
students are more willing to do something they want to do or research.
Claim
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CA2987A57568
Making a project on a familiar concept means students would be able to write more in-depth about it. They'd also be able to understand it better since looking something up doesn't always give you enough info about a subject. Imagine trying to write a in-depth analysis on Didgeridoos when you've never even heard of one ...
Evidence
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Most of the time, teacher-assigned projects would have all the students doing or researching the same thing. While this makes the assignment easier to grade and gives everyone a common goal, some people want to look somewhere else. Choosing your subject could bring about interesting results and give you a new interest ...
Evidence
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Researching a subject that interests you, rather than something else, would make anyone more productive. There are lots of ideas people would look further into if prompted and this would be that prompt. Students would be able to enjoy looking up information on subjects interesting to them and put them on paper. They'd ...
Evidence
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having students create their own summer projects would be highly beneficial towards productivity on said project. The benefits outweight the negatives and more students would work harder on these projects. Being limited to certain ideas will make it so students don't try as hard to think outside the box. This type of w...
Concluding Statement
Effective
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It has become a common practice today for many people to use their phones while driving. They try to be as efficient as possible with their time and see no problem with trying to multitask when operating a vehicle. Some text on their phones while others may take calls or check emails.
Lead
Adequate
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CA5DB05415A5
In no regard is this a safe practice and drivers should not be allowed to use a phone under any circumstance as it only amount to a more dangerous driving environment
Position
Effective
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CA5DB05415A5
Often times crashes are the result of distracted driving.
Claim
Adequate
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CA5DB05415A5
This usually occurs in teenage age groups who have a commitment to checking their phones while driving. Teenagers assume that by taking their eyes off of the road for solely two seconds, they aren't putting themselves or anyone else in danger. In reality, distracted driving via cell phone use "reduces the amount of bra...
Evidence
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Many states have already offered consolation for the distracted driving problem in the United States.
Claim
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For instance, Georgia enacted Joshua's Law in 2007 requiring 16 year old drivers to complete driver's ed. The state also recently approved the Hands-Free law, which in essence eliminated any and all distracted driving practices. States recognize the problems that come with cell phone use while driving and have taken st...
Evidence
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Although cell phones may be used in a beneficial manner while driving, such as GPS use, crime reporting, or roadside assistance,
Counterclaim
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it is a more viable and safe practice to prohibit its use until a person it not behind the wheel of a vehicle. A person only puts themselves in more danger, even when doing something appropriate with a cellphone when operating a vehicle, by trying to utilize it and maintain focus on the road at the same time.
Rebuttal
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In sum, it is in the most obvious interest of all drivers that cell phone use while driving be prohibited in any way or form. It is a dangerous practice that puts family, kids, and friends in immediate danger. Any benefits that are noted of cell phone use while driving are miniscule compared to the risk one takes by ev...
Concluding Statement
Effective
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CAC4E6021973
Since the birth of the internet and social media, the world has shifted to greatly favor the innovators and the free-thinkers. Society no longer demands students to find one subject they are good at, go to college to study that subject, and then get a middle class job in that field. While performing one skill at a very...
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CAC4E6021973
letting students design their own projects gives them more freedom, allowing them to think outside the box, which aids the development of valuable skills that are applicable in the real world. Instead of teaching students how to follow directions on a rubric, we should be teaching them to think creatively and how to co...
Position
Effective
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CAC4E6021973
Allowing students to design their own projects gives them far more freedom than a teacher-designed project ever could
Claim
Effective
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CAC4E6021973
Keeping students on a leash forces them to wear a one size fits all education. Each student is different; they all have different strengths, different weaknesses, different motivations, and different goals. That is why we need to give them tailored education. Giving students this freedom would allow them to create a pr...
Evidence
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Making students design their own projects encourages them to learn how to think creatively
Claim
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Arguably, the most valuable skill in today's society is the ability to be able to bring a new unique perspective and thought process to any discussion. That is not a skill that can be obtained by constantly being told what to do and how to do it. Students need to learn for themselves how to go to the drawing board, fin...
Evidence
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When forced to come up with their own ideas and think creatively students will develop and enhance skills they would have never had the teacher been the one designing the project.
Claim
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For example, if it is a partner project these two students will have to learn how to collaborate together to design a project, designate jobs to each other, and hold each other accountable for their share of the work. That kind of collaboration never would have occurred had the teacher done all that for them. When stud...
Evidence
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A wise man once said, "don't follow where the path may lead, but go where there is no path and leave a trail." I believe that quote perfectly represents how we want our students to think. The skills developed through out of the box thinking which can be achieved by allowing students the freedom to design their own proj...
Concluding Statement
Effective
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The author tells us how hard and difficult it is to land or even study venus because its so hard to land on or get close to because of all the dangerous things that can happen.
Position
Adequate
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CAD2B46606E7
venus is a very worthy planet to study because nobody has ever been on it to know if there is any kind of life ont hat planet , or if plants can grow or anything. because its the closest planet to earth but the hardest to land on.
Claim
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because venus really used to be covered with oceans and etc just like earth and nobody can really tell what it looks like now theres just alot of curocity. a bunch of people wondering what it looks like. but venus is covered with a thick atmosphere of almost 97% carbon dioxide blankets. But its even more challenging w...
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venus is a hard planet to study but it is very worth it. Becayse there are alot of things you can descover about venus and alot of people that would love to know whats really on venus.
Concluding Statement
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Do you know what the challenge of Exploring Venus is? Well venus is the second planet from our sun. Venus distance but safe vantage point of Earth has very challenging place to examine more closely. They also often called Venus as the Earth's Twin. Let's see what The Challenge of Exploring Venus is all about.
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First of all, Earth, Venus , Mars are like neighbor that orbits the sun at different speeds.
Claim
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CAE63BBF4546
The differences in speed that we are closer to Mars than other times to Venus. Venus is sometimes right around the corner in space terms. Humans has numerous spacecraft to land on this cloud -draped world. Since no spacecraft survived the landing for more tha a few hours.
Evidence
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Secondly, The thick atmosphere is almost 97% of carbon dioxide that blankets Venus.
Claim
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The more challenging are the clouds of highly sulfuric acid in Venus's atmosphere. The planet's temps are average over 800 degrees Fahrenheit. The atmospheric pressure is 90 times greater than our own planet. The conditions on Earth are far more extreme than anything humans encounter.
Evidence
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Thirdly, NASA has one particularly compelling ideas to send humans to study Venus.
Claim
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CAE63BBF4546
NASA's solution to the hostile conditions on the surface of Venus allow scientist to float above the fray. Researchers cannot take samples of rock, gas, or anything else, from a distance. Many researchers are working on innovations that allows our machines to last long enough to knowledge Venus. NASA is working on othe...
Evidence
Adequate
37365368e4eb
CAE63BBF4546
In a conclusion, Do you know what the challenge of Exploring Venus is? Well, Earth, Venus , Mars are like neighbor that orbits the sun at different speeds. The thick atmosphere is almost 97% of carbon dioxide that blankets Venus. NASA has one particularly compelling ideas to send humans to study Venus. So however, I ju...
Concluding Statement
Ineffective
7a5bca812daa
CAE7D71D66A3
Instead of having the same boring schedule every day of going to school, home, repeat, imagine being able to dress up for home games with your sports team, or hanging out with friends after school to work on the plans for the yearbook!
Lead
Effective
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CAE7D71D66A3
Adding the rule that all students must participate in at least one extracurricular activity would be a fantastic way to make sure that students are getting involved with their school.
Position
Effective
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CAE7D71D66A3
There are so many choices for everyone in the school. From sports, to crafting, Future Business Leaders, and many more, students are sure to find something that they enjoy.
Evidence
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CAE7D71D66A3
Doing extracurricular activities can help make friends
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CAE7D71D66A3
keep you active
Claim
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CAE7D71D66A3
form a second family away from home
Claim
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CAE7D71D66A3
It can also help you later in life with time management skills
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help keep your grades up.
Claim
Adequate
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It's hard to make friends at school because of constant changing classes and so many people split up.
Evidence
Adequate
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CAE7D71D66A3
Being on a team, you know that people have your back during a game. After being involved with the same group of people, you start to form a bond that makes everyone so close. Having an outlet with people that you know, and are close to, can really have a positive impact on you're life.
Evidence
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Later on in life, students will remember the work that they put in, and remember the friendships that they made
Evidence
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This includes having to wake up early to go to a practice, or meeting. Also being organized and prepared is a big part of the responsibilities that come with joining a group.
Evidence
Effective
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To be allowed to be in extracurricular activities, you must be a student in good standing. Which means you need to be passing all your classes in order to do anything before of after school. This rule makes students strive to have better grades so that they are able to participate.
Evidence
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CAE7D71D66A3
There are mostly benefits when it comes to having this addition to the schools policy, it would be a very smart thing to put in place. From making new friends, to doing better in school and later on in life, the schools fresh and more positive environment will be full of hardworking and high striving students. The invo...
Concluding Statement
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Your principal has decided that all students must participate in at least one extracurricular activity . For example , students could participate in sports , work on the yearbook , or serve on the student council .
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I agree
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every student should be athletic
Claim
Adequate
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CB66B685DAF6
It's good because it could distract them from all the negative things going on in the school . Being athletic sets a good look on you especially if your good at the sport , its also a good way to make friends . It also helps to get focus off of so many things . Doing sports makes you only have to focus on keeping your ...
Evidence
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Working on a yearbook may not be that interesting or entertaining to most students but it still a good way to set a good look on yourself
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Adequate
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CB66B685DAF6
Not everyone thinks yearbook is fun but everyone has their own opinions it's a great distraction . Yearbook club also helps you meet new people , yearbook club is not really a sport but it's still something someone could feel good about doing . It could possibly seem boring to you but , if you like to take pictures the...
Evidence
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Working as student council is a really good outlook , people would come to you about things they need help with
Claim
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CB66B685DAF6
It's always good to help people students would like you more . People would look at you as a friend that they could always come to if they needed to talk , or if they needed someone to talk to about something personal . It sets a good role model for you , a lot of younger kids look up to you . You should always treat p...
Evidence
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The main reason the principal would want their students to do more sports is to keep them out of stuff , get their mindset off of the negative things
Claim
Adequate
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Doing sports or something you are interested in makes you feel good , and it makes other people look at you in a positive way . It's good to try new things and to explore, do things different sometimes .
Evidence
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Venus is considered the most comprable planet to our own, Earth. It is the closest in size and density, and sometimes the closest in distance too. There have been many attempts to explore Earth's "twin" with unmanned spacecrafts, but none have ever survived after the first few hours of landing on Venus.
Lead
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The author does not support her claim that Venus is worth studying despite the dangers it presents
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The author has written in problem/solution format and gives solutions to the problem that Venus is too dangerous for humans to study. Although they give the problem and solution, they do not give enough evidence to support their claim.
Claim
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For example, "Striving to meet the challenge presented by Venus has value, not only because of the insight to be gained on the planet itself, but also because human curiosity will likely lead us into many equally intimidating endeavors" (The Challenge 8). This evidence is only given in the last paragraph of the article...
Evidence
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The author also suggests that Venus is a good candidate for exploration because of it's occasional proximity to Earth. "...sometimes [Venus is] our nearest option for a planetary visit, a crucial consideration given the long time frames of space travel" (The Challenge 4).
Evidence
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The author does give reasons on why exploring Venus would be beneficial, but those reasons do not outweigh the dangers of the endeavor.
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