The Great Planetary Defense Quiz

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1. What is planetary defense?
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Welcome to "The Great Planetary Defense" quiz! Embark on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating world of safeguarding our planet and the cosmos from potential cosmic threats.
In this quiz, you will test your knowledge about planetary defense and the measures taken to protect our world from asteroid and comet... see moreimpacts. Delve into the strategies, technologies, and missions designed to detect, track, and deflect near-Earth objects.
Prepare to answer multiple-choice questions that will challenge your understanding of planetary defense concepts. Learn about space agencies responsible for monitoring near-Earth objects, the methods used for deflection, and the significance of impact events in our planet's history.
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2. What is the Torino Scale used for?
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3. What is the purpose of the DART mission?
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4. Which of the following is NOT a proposed method for asteroid deflection?
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5. What is the minimum size threshold for an object to be considered a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA)?
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6. Which space mission successfully collected samples from an asteroid and returned them to Earth?
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7. What is the name of the space agency responsible for tracking near-Earth objects?
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8. What is the main method for deflecting a potentially hazardous asteroid?
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9. Which famous impact event is believed to have caused the extinction of dinosaurs?
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10. What is the name of the first asteroid discovered to have a moon?
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What is planetary defense?
What is the Torino Scale used for?
What is the purpose of the DART mission?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed method for asteroid...
What is the minimum size threshold for an object to be considered a...
Which space mission successfully collected samples from an asteroid...
What is the name of the space agency responsible for tracking...
What is the main method for deflecting a potentially hazardous...
Which famous impact event is believed to have caused the extinction of...
What is the name of the first asteroid discovered to have a moon?
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