Question

in 1978, sally ride was completing her ph.d. in physics at stanford university when she saw an advertisement in the universitys newspaper. nasa was seeking scientists, including women, for its astronaut program. ride had always been interested in space exploration, so she applied and was one of only six women accepted. after rigorous training, she became the first american woman in space, on the space shuttle challenger in 1983. she completed a second mission the following year. while ride was preparing for her third mission, challenger exploded just moments after launch on january 28, 1986. consequently, her flight was canceled. after leaving nasa, ride wanted to encourage girls in math and science. therefore, she started her own company, sally ride science, which sponsors science and technology programs for girls. match causes with their effects. ride answered a nasa advertisement. ride wanted to support girls in the sciences. challenger exploded after takeoff. cause effect ride was always interested in exploring space. rides third mission was suspended. ride founded sally ride science.

Explanation:

1. From the text: "Ride had always been interested in space exploration, so she applied [to NASA]" → interest in space caused her to answer NASA's ad.
2. Text: "Challenger exploded... Consequently, her flight [third mission] was canceled" → explosion caused mission suspension.
3. Text: "Ride wanted to encourage girls in math and science. Therefore, she started her own company, Sally Ride Science" → desire to support girls led to founding the company.

Answer:

• Cause: Ride was always interested in exploring space. → Effect: Ride answered a NASA advertisement.
• Cause: Challenger exploded after takeoff. → Effect: Ride's third mission was suspended.
• Cause: Ride wanted to support girls in the sciences. → Effect: Ride founded Sally Ride Science.