A Spacecraft Crash Lands on an Airless,lifeless Moon

question 24

Multiple Choice

A spacecraft crash lands on an airless,lifeless moon.All that survives,along with the crew,are some chickens,cornflakes,and vitamins.The air and water recyclers are functioning.To maximize their food supply until rescued,the crew should

• A) feed the cornflakes and vitamins to the chickens, then eat the eggs until rescued.
• B) kill all the chickens immediately, eat them first, then eat the cornflakes.
• C) mark each week's survival by eating one chicken.
• D) ration the chickens first; when they are all eaten, shift to the cornflakes.