One Giant Leap - Comprehension Flashcard

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What is the main reason Aldrin and Armstrong were nervous about leaving the moon?

Back

They were worried that if the launch into moon orbit did not work, they would both die.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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Why was it difficult for the astronauts to plant the flag on the Moon?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

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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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Why could astronauts jump around easily on the Moon despite heavy space suits?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What is Neil Armstrong's 'moon cocoon'?

Back

His heavy spacesuit.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is the Moon?

Back

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, orbiting around our planet.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

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What is a space suit?

Back

A space suit is a special outfit that astronauts wear to protect them in space.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What does 'orbit' mean?

Back

Orbit means to move around a planet or moon in a curved path.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the purpose of planting a flag on the Moon?

Back

Planting a flag symbolizes a country's achievement in space exploration.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2