One Giant Leap - Comprehension Flashcard

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What is the Moon's surface made of?

Back

The Moon's surface is made of a thin layer of powder that covers super hard rock.

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What is Neil Armstrong's 'moon cocoon'?

Back

His heavy spacesuit.

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Why can astronauts jump easily on the Moon?

Back

The Moon's gravity is far less than the Earth's gravity.

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What does Michael Collins do while Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the Moon?

Back

Collins was going to have to wait in the Columbia while Armstrong and Aldrin were performing the Moonwalk.

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What does the phrase 'like a gold speckled bug' describe?

Back

The author is describing the Eagle's appearance as looking like an insect.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is a spacesuit?

Back

A spacesuit is a special suit that protects astronauts from the harsh conditions of space.

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Why do astronauts need to wear spacesuits on the Moon?

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They need to wear spacesuits to protect themselves from extreme temperatures and lack of air.

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What is the Columbia?

Back

The Columbia is the command module that Michael Collins piloted during the Moon mission.

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What is the Eagle?

Back

The Eagle is the lunar module that landed on the Moon.