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Question 5 • FL-2109010-M/J World History A

How does human error or oversight change the way humans complete research and other activities?

Answer
A
It leads to events like droughts and famine in different regions of the world.
B
It leads to beneficial discoveries such as penicillin, which has saved the lives of many people.
C
It leads to scientists repeating mistakes in their experiments to make sure that they were wrong.
D
It leads to accidents like the Challenger explosion, which changed the way space shuttles are built.

Explanation

Human error or oversight can cause serious accidents, and the lessons from those accidents can change how people carry out later work. The Challenger explosion led to changes in safety procedures and shuttle design. Therefore, the best answer is “It leads to accidents like the Challenger explosion, which changed the way space shuttles are built.”

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