Question

close read: analyze craft and structure
identify the choice that best answers the question.
in \mission twinpossible,\ which detail best supports the inference that scott’s trip to the international space station is risky?
a. scott’s brother is not joining him on the trip.

b. scott will spend his days doing science experiments.

c. the phone connection from the space station can be unpredictable.

d. people’s bones get brittle and their sense of balance changes in space.

Explanation:

To determine which detail supports the inference that Scott’s trip to the International Space Station is risky, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Scott’s brother not joining him doesn’t directly relate to the risk of the trip itself.
• Option B: Doing science experiments is a normal part of a space mission and doesn’t imply risk.
• Option C: Unpredictable phone connections are more of a communication inconvenience rather than a risk to the trip.
• Option D: Changes in bones and balance in space are physical risks to Scott’s health during the trip, directly supporting the inference that the trip is risky.

Answer:

D. People’s bones get brittle and their sense of balance changes in space.