How Scientist Plan to Farm on Mars
What if there was a way for the human race to start life outside of planet Earth? Well according to NASA scientists, there is a possibility that farming on Mars is, in fact, probable. This, however, has many missions ahead of itself on future calendars in order to further prove this inquiry. Actually, they have been planning it for years. In addition to this proposal, they have already set a date in 2020 to launch a fifth rover, as well as a crew of trained astronauts to land on Mar's soil in 2030. Although, before NASA's can be sending humans out in the unknown, researchers are going to need loads of enhanced data to whether Mars can support human life. The topic that intrigues scientist the most is, in any case, the presence of growing greenery. If this turns out to be authentic, there won't be a need for us to bring our own plants. Thriving vegetation would lead to the planet's environment, obtaining the oxygen we need to survive. Angelo Vermeulen, who was commander on of the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation Site, stated that growing crops on Mars and then consuming them "[Is the only way] for a long-term settlement."
I haven't had any connections that truly reflect this topic in any of my classes. Even though this is apparent, I still can connect this event to a book I remember reading way make in eighth grade. I forgot the title of it, but it was all about these kids that lived on mars, and had these different type of experiences, such as acid rain occurring. To think that one day that perhaps we might set foot on Mars, I would have never of thought to be imaginable. I honesty didn't think that the whole concept of them being Mars in the book, were soon to become a reality right off the pages. This shows how technologically advanced we are, even though not quite to our goal, but close enough to wear we can put it to our benefit.
Genuinely, this event is an outrageously big step for us in order to explore more of Mars. The creating of the two events to go explore more of Mars, shows that maybe in the year future, people might start living there. The the classic "martian" will become, ironically, us. I don't know if I like the thought of me living on Mars because, taking the risk to live on a planet that has been uninhabited for so quite some time, brings doubt that it is livable. What undoubtedly gives evidence that there is a way to plant greenery on Martian soil, is when there was a study done by Dr. Wieger Wamelink of the Alterra Institute in the Netherlands. This research helped to confirm that plants are able to grow in these samples of Martian land, and even outgrew the pot it was contained in. I do like the thought that growing farms on Mars is one step closer in organizing any civilization. With astronauts growing the food on Mars, it serves as a reproduction for the growing and sharing of food sources and emotional well being on their lengthy journey ahead.
Short Answer:
What is the author’s point of view, and how does it impact the overall effect of the text? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.
I haven't had any connections that truly reflect this topic in any of my classes. Even though this is apparent, I still can connect this event to a book I remember reading way make in eighth grade. I forgot the title of it, but it was all about these kids that lived on mars, and had these different type of experiences, such as acid rain occurring. To think that one day that perhaps we might set foot on Mars, I would have never of thought to be imaginable. I honesty didn't think that the whole concept of them being Mars in the book, were soon to become a reality right off the pages. This shows how technologically advanced we are, even though not quite to our goal, but close enough to wear we can put it to our benefit.
Genuinely, this event is an outrageously big step for us in order to explore more of Mars. The creating of the two events to go explore more of Mars, shows that maybe in the year future, people might start living there. The the classic "martian" will become, ironically, us. I don't know if I like the thought of me living on Mars because, taking the risk to live on a planet that has been uninhabited for so quite some time, brings doubt that it is livable. What undoubtedly gives evidence that there is a way to plant greenery on Martian soil, is when there was a study done by Dr. Wieger Wamelink of the Alterra Institute in the Netherlands. This research helped to confirm that plants are able to grow in these samples of Martian land, and even outgrew the pot it was contained in. I do like the thought that growing farms on Mars is one step closer in organizing any civilization. With astronauts growing the food on Mars, it serves as a reproduction for the growing and sharing of food sources and emotional well being on their lengthy journey ahead.
Short Answer:
What is the author’s point of view, and how does it impact the overall effect of the text? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.
In the passage, the authors point of view is third person. This is because the author give detailed facts that is involved with the development and studies that are undergone. The way it effects the overall text is that it isn't talking about the authors experiences, but information her has received. He also uses direct quotes that give first hand explanation to what they are researching, such as in the study where the, "The goal [was] to develop a system where robotics [could] take over part of the maintenance and food growing tasks, and, as such, free up time for the astronauts"(Vermeulen).
Citations
Epstein , Eli. "How Scientists Plan to Farm on Mars." Mashable. Mashable , 27 Feb. 2014. Web. 2 Mar. 2014. <http://mashable.com/2014/02/28/farm-on-mars/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link>.Rana, Cyril. "Mars- We are coming!!!!!. Photograph. Flickr. Yahoo, 6 Feb. 2012. Web. 2 Mar. 2014. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/58076840@N08/6830698011>.
Great job on your post. Your choice of words are very effective to comprehending the information of your post. The post is nicely organized and easy to read. I find it very interesting that they might be able to farm on Mars. I would love to see the day when people are actually able to visit Mars or even live there. Would you want to visit Mars? Do you think that farming on Mars will benefit farming in anyway?
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot! I don't know if I'd actually want to visit Mars, I would rather stay here on Earth to be honest. I'm not sure if farming on Mars will benefit farming in general, but I'm sure it would benefit Mars as a whole
DeleteThis is a very interesting and neat article. You explained it very well I didn't even have to read the actual article to find out the details. I can see how this article doesn't really relate to the classes you take, but if it did, that would be very cool. What specific things would they be farming? And could they do more than just farming on Mars?
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading! I'm not quite sure what that would be farming. I'm thinking maybe crops that you would see at any regular farm. I believe that maybe one day that humans will be able to visit Mars.
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