International Space Station
10 Questions
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This quiz will show you how much you have learned about the International Space Station
Questions and Answers
- 1.
When did the original idea of building the station begin?
- A.
1988
- B.
1984
- C.
1974
- D.
2000
Correct Answer
B. 1984 -
- 2.
What president came up with the idea of building this station?
- A.
Ronald Regan
- B.
Bill Clinton
- C.
George W. Bush
- D.
Barack Obama
Correct Answer
A. Ronald Regan -
- 3.
Which of these countries was NOT involved in the creating of this station?
- A.
United States
- B.
Russia
- C.
Japan
- D.
Egypt
Correct Answer
D. Egypt -
- 4.
When did the first shuttle take off that started the construction of this station?
- A.
2001
- B.
2009
- C.
1984
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
A. 2001 -
- 5.
What tragic event in 2003 haulted the US involvement with the station?
- A.
Hurricane Katrina
- B.
Tsunami
- C.
Columbia Space Shuttle Crash
- D.
Financial Downfall
Correct Answer
C. Columbia Space Shuttle Crash -
- 6.
What country took over the building of the station after this tragic event?
- A.
France
- B.
Russia
- C.
Canada
- D.
England
Correct Answer
B. Russia -
- 7.
How many astronauts can the completed station support?
- A.
Two
- B.
Four
- C.
Six
- D.
Eight
Correct Answer
C. Six -
- 8.
When is the entire space station scheduled to be completed?
- A.
2010
- B.
2020
- C.
2012
- D.
2011
Correct Answer
A. 2010 -
- 9.
How much money is expected to be spent to supply the ISS through 2011?
- A.
1 million
- B.
719 billion
- C.
719 million
- D.
100 million
Correct Answer
C. 719 million -
- 10.
What is the importance of the ISS?
- A.
Scientific advancement
- B.
Escape from earth
- C.
War time missions
- D.
No importance--for fun
Correct Answer
A. Scientific advancement -
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