Exploring Space
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- 1.
Sonething that is used to get objects in space is called a
- A.
Rocket
- B.
Booster
- C.
Space station
- D.
Satellite
Correct Answer
A. RocketExplanation
Rockets are used to get objects or people into space.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is used by astronauts to put satellites into orbit, fix satellites, or perform space experiments?
- A.
Space Station
- B.
Space Colony
- C.
Space Shuttle
- D.
Space Probe
Correct Answer
C. Space ShuttleExplanation
The space shuttle can carry satellites into orbit and capture and fix them. Astronauts can also perform experiments on the space shuttle.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is used to perform experiments to see how people can live in space?
- A.
International Space Station
- B.
International Space Colony
- C.
Mars Rover
- D.
Cassinni Satellite
Correct Answer
A. International Space StationExplanation
The International Space Station is performing experiments to see how people can live in space.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the main difference between a space shuttle and a rocket?
- A.
The space shuttle can only carry humans into space but rockets can carry humans and satellites.
- B.
The space shuttle can carry humans and satellites into space but rockets can carry only satellites.
- C.
The space shuttle can be reused for more than one mission but rockets can be used only once.
- D.
The space shuttle can be used for only one mission but rockets can be used over and over.
Correct Answer
C. The space shuttle can be reused for more than one mission but rockets can be used only once.Explanation
The space shuttle and rockets can carry humans or satellites into space but the space shuttle can return to earth to be used again. Rockets can be used only once.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the main difference between using the space shuttle and the space station for experiments?
- A.
The space shuttle can be used for months while the space station can only be used for a short period of time.
- B.
The space shuttle can perform experiments on humans and animals while the space station can only be used for humans.
- C.
The space shuttle can be used for a few weeks while the space station can be use for months at a time.
- D.
The space shuttle can only perform experiments that need gravity while the space station can only perform experiments that need weightlessness.
Correct Answer
C. The space shuttle can be used for a few weeks while the space station can be use for months at a time.Explanation
The space station can be used for up to a year by an astronaut but the space shuttle can only be used for a few weeks.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A space probe that can land on the surface of a planet or moon and move around is often called a
- A.
Robot
- B.
Rover
- C.
Sensor
- D.
Satellite
Correct Answer
B. RoverExplanation
Space probes that land on the surface of a planet or moon and move around are called rovers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A space probe that moves through space and gathers information from everything it passes is doing a
- A.
Orbit
- B.
Rotation
- C.
Drive-by
- D.
Fly-by
Correct Answer
D. Fly-byExplanation
Space probes that move past objects and gather information are doing a fly-by.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The following is a picture of a
- A.
Space Station
- B.
Space Shuttle
- C.
Satellite
- D.
Rocket
Correct Answer
C. SatelliteExplanation
Satellites always hav a body with antennas and solar panels attached to it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The following is a picture of
- A.
Space Station
- B.
Space Shuttle
- C.
Satellite
- D.
Rocket
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B. Space ShuttleExplanation
The Space Shuttle looks like a large fat jet with triangular wings.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The following is a picture of:
- A.
Space Station
- B.
Space Shuttle
- C.
Satellite
- D.
Rocket
Correct Answer
A. Space StationExplanation
The space station looks like a very large satellite with many solar panels.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The following is a picture of
- A.
Space Station
- B.
Space Shuttle
- C.
Satellite
- D.
Rocket
Correct Answer
D. RocketExplanation
Rockets are always long and skinny with a pointed nose. They do not have to have fins.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The following is a picture of
- A.
Satellite
- B.
Lunar Lander
- C.
Rover
- D.
Solar Array
Correct Answer
C. RoverExplanation
Rovers are space probe robots that can move on the surface of a planet or moon. The picture is of one of the Mars Rovers.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following is best order to complete a mission to fully explore another planet or moon:
- A.
Satellite -> Rover -> Space Station -> Fly-by -> Space Colony
- B.
Fly-by -> Satellite -> Rover -> Space Station -> Space Colony
- C.
Space Colony -> Space Station -> Rover -> Satellite -> Fly-by
- D.
Rover -> Satellite -> Space Colony -> Fly-by -> Space Station
Correct Answer
B. Fly-by -> Satellite -> Rover -> Space Station -> Space ColonyExplanation
Fly by would give starting information about the surface of the planet or moon. Each of the following would provide more and more detailed information about the planet or moon.Rate this question:
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