In the close reader collection book page 65, the text provides “Observing Earth has provided us with G.P.S., meteorological forecasts, predictions and management of hurricanes and other natural disasters…” As a result of exploring Earth, we discovered the G.P.S. And have forecasts that prevent people from walking into storms. In the collection 4 textbook on page 195, the text states “Oceans are the life support of this planet, providing us with up to seventy percent of our oxygen…” Because of this, we are able to breath and live on this planet. Exploring can contribute resources that may benefit mankind, making it worth the