One Giant Leap - Comprehension Flashcard

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What is Neil Armstrong's 'moon cocoon'?

Back

His heavy spacesuit.

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Why was it hard 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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Why were Aldrin and Armstrong nervous about leaving the moon?

Back

If the launch into moon orbit did not work then they would both die.

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Why were the astronauts so tired after the moon walk?

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They had been awake for 18 straight hours.

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What does it mean that Michael Collins' 'waiting is not over'?

Back

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

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What is the Columbia Spaceship?

Back

The spacecraft that carried the astronauts to the Moon and back.

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What is the Eagle moon lander?

Back

The spacecraft that landed on the Moon's surface.

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What is a spacesuit?

Back

A special suit that protects astronauts in space.

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

Back

It symbolizes the achievement of landing on the Moon.

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What challenges do astronauts face on the Moon?

Back

Low gravity, dust, and extreme temperatures.