Question

Kennedy quotes the explorer George Mallory's words "Because it is there." How does this quotation help to strengthen Kennedy's speech?

A. It creates celebrity endorsement for the value of risk-taking.

B. It shows that the best reason for exploring space is because it exists.

C. It shows confidence that space exploration will be a successful endeavor.

D. It implies that if Mallory were alive, space would already be explored.​

Answer 1

B. It shows that the best reason for exploring space is because it exists.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Mallory was asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, he replied "Because it is there." Kennedy used this quote to show the reasons for exploring space. With this he shows that because space exists, it is above us and we do not know it, we must explore it, know what it is and what it has and conquer it, allowing human beings to overcome this scientific challenge and be proud this achievement.