6.11C/7.9B History and Accommodations for Exploration

6.11C/7.9B History and Accommodations for Exploration

Multiple Choice

How do astronauts communicate in space?

• Radio

• Sign Language

• Satellite

Radios

Astronauts use radiowaves an electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum-like space.

Multiple Choice

What tool allows us to see into space from Earth?

• Microscope

• Hand Lens

• Telescope

Telescope

Allows us to see object far away

Multiple Choice

Having no atmosphere in space causes which of the following problems?

• They cannot breathe without their own supply of oxygen because there is no oxygen.

• Extreme temperatures

• All of the above

All of the above

No atmosphere can cause problems such as no protection from radiation, micrometeorites, no oxygen, extreme temperatures, and much more.

Multiple Choice

With space having microgravity, objects float all over. Which of the following is a solution to help with microgravity.

• Large heavy chains

• Velcro- to stick things in place

• Super glue

Velcro- to stick things in place

Multiple Choice

The International Space Station is a huge science laboratory that orbits Earth every 92 minutes. Experiments onboard the International Space Station can help scientists learn

• why Earth rotates on its axis every day

• what substances are found in moon dust.

• when the first green plants appeared on Earth.

• how to solve problems of living in space.

Multiple Choice

What is the most important function of a space suit like the ones astronauts wear when walking in space?

• To give the astronaut freedom of movement in space

• To provide oxygen and protection from radiation

• To make it easy to get in and out of the International Space Station

• To help the astronaut perform experiments in space