Question

Which statement about the Fermi Paradox is supported by both passages?

• A. It articulates a crucial question for those interested in the existence of extraterrestrials.
• B. It clarifies the astronomical conditions required to sustain life on other planets.
• C. It reveals the limitations of traditional ideas about the pace of technological change.
• D. It demonstrates the scientific communitys fascination with the concept of interstellar travel.
• E. It suggests that advanced extraterrestrial civilizations may be uninterested in our culture.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It articulates a crucial question for those interested in the existence of extraterrestrials.

Passage 1 and 2 both discuss the Fermi paradox: if there are technologically advanced extra-terrestrial civilizations, why haven't they visited us already? If there are extraterrestrials, where are they? This is a question that is very important for those interested in the existence of extraterrestrials. Thus A is the best answer.