Homework Unit 5 P2,4,6

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What is the degree the Earth is tilted?

• 46.7

• 365 days

• 23.5

• 32.5

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Which of these is a place where humans live and study space?

• Moon probe
• Mars Rover
• Space Shuttle
• International Space Station

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The totality (all) of existence. This includes planets, stars, galaxies, the contents of intergalactic space, the smallest subatomic particles, and all matter and energy. EVERYTHING!

• Universe
• Solar System
• Galaxy
• None of These

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The author points out that our ancestors sailed great distances to unknown places in order to -

• express that it is important to go to new places

• suggest that it is human nature to be explorers

• warn about the risks of going to unknown places

• describe what might have happened to our ancestors

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Who was the first man in space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

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What makes it hard for an astronaut to breathe in space?

• harsh temperatures

• is an airless vacuum

• heavy equipment

• the air pressure

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Probe ( definition )

• A method of transportation
• A tool used for cooking food
• a spacecraft that drops into a planet's atmosphere

• A type of musical instrument

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Who was the first American to orbit Earth in Friendship 7?

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

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a person trained to travel to space and perform a specific job

• astronaut

• catanaut

• specialist

• probe

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Which theory states that the Earth revolves around the Sun, like any other planet? (Copernicus)

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

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What science tool advanced space exploration by allowing humans to see better and farther into space?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Camera

• Hand lens

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As explained in “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars,

Alien Planets,” who is Mae Jemison?

• the head of the 100-Year Starship project

• an astronaut training to travel in the first expedition to Mars

• a fundraiser trying to obtain money to fund NASA’s programs

• a scientist working on new technologies for exploring the moon

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A person trained to be part of a spacecraft crew.

• Astronaut

• Space suit

• Space walk

• Micrometeoroids

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What tone of voice does the author use to make her argument persuasive?

• Generous

• Lighthearted

• Inspiring

• Timid

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Any object that revolves around another object

• orbiter
• satellite
• moon
• stalker

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A synonym of INFINITELY is...

• Definite

• Final

• Limitless

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What year was Sputnik 1 launched?

• 1955
• 1957
• 1960
• 1961

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What is:

The investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through the use of satellites, space probes, or spacecraft with human crews.

• Galaxy

• Space Station

• Space Exploration

• Space Probe

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Earth has seasons because...

• Earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the sun

• Because Every 3 months Earth has a different season

• None of the above

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What is:

An object that revolves around another object in space

• Probe

• Satellite

• Lander

• Rover

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How long did Sputnik orbit the Earth before falling out of orbit?

• 1 day
• 30 days
• 3 months
• 1 year

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What is:

large group of stars, gas had dust held together by gravity or billion of stars.

• Universe

• Sun

• Moon

• Galaxy

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If the Latin root finite means having limits or bounds, then what is a synonym of it?

• finished

• endless

• definition

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What is:

the sun, planets, and all the other objects that revolve around the sun due to the sun's gravitational pull

• Solar System

• orbiting

• Planet

• Sun

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What were Voyager 1 & Voyager 2

• satellites
• space probes
• space staions
• rockets

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What is:

Any natural body outside the Earth's atmosphere

• Hubble

• Stratosphere

• Human body

• Celestial body

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Instrument that travels into the solar system, gathers information and sends it back to Earth

• Space shuttle
• Rocket
• Space ship
• Space probe

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What is:

a large telescope in space. It was launched into orbit by space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990. It orbits about 547 kilometers (340 miles) above Earth

• James Webb Telescope

• Hubble

• Probe

• Satellite

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What U.S. President call for America send man to the moon?

• Abraham Lincoln
• John F. Kennedy
• Richard Nixon
• Ronald Regan

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What does the Chandra X-ray Observatory observe?

• Black holes and images of X-rays

• The temperature of the sun

• How fast satellites travel

• Different probes

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What is a synonym of the word dangerous?

• crucial

• hostile

• friendly

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A telescope launched by NASA in 2008 that can detect gamma rays.

• Hubble Telescope

• International Space Station

• The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

• Probe

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An artificial satellite is a spacecraft that _____________.

• completes only one orbit
• is built by humans and orbits another object in space
• travels outward into the solar system
• orbits beyond the orbit of the moon

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What is:

a vehicle that carries scientific instruments to planets or other bodies in space. Information is sent through radio waves.

• Rocket

• Satellite

• Probe

• Laner

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In paragraph 5, the word fragile comes from the Latin root word frangere, which means to -

• break

• weave

• collide

• die

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What is:

a spacecraft, observatory, and laboratory all in one.

• International Space Station

• Hubble

• Planetarium

• SpaceX

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A space probe is a spacecraft that ___________.

• completes only one orbit
• is build and launched by humans
• travels outward into the solar system
• both b and C

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What is:

The sum of all space, matter, and energy that exist, and that have existed in the past and that will exist in the future.

• Space

• The atmosphere

• Galaxy

• The universe

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What does fragile mean?

• hard

• breakable

• challenging

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This piece of Space exploration technology can move around on a planet or moon and rely on smart technologies to know where they are

• Space shuttle

• Rover

• Lander

• Satellite

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Who was the First Person in space?

• Yuri A. Gargarin
• Neil Armstrong
• Buzz Aldrin
• Alan B. Sheppard

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Country that landed the first man on the Moon

• Soviet Union (Russia)
• Iceland
• China
• USA

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Who and When was the first American to go into space?

• Yuri A. Gargarin - 1961
• Alan B. Sheppard - 1961
• John Glenn - 1962
• Neil Armstrong - 1969

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What is a synonym for HABITAT

• environment

• weave

• break

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Who became the first American to orbit the Earth?

• Yuri A. Gargarin
• Alan B. Sheppard
• John Glenn
• Neil Armstrong

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An activity in which an astronaut moves around and does work outside a spacecraft while in space.

• Microgravity

• Vacuum

• Space suit

• Space walk

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Which mission was an effort to prove that the moon's surface could support a lunar landing?

• Ranger
• Surveyor
• Orbiter
• Gemini

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What is a synonym of IMPORTANT?

• collide

• confirm

• crucial

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What was the first mission to land on the moon?

• Apollo 1
• Apollo 11
• Apollo 13
• Apollo 17

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Long term research laboratory in space, constructed with resources from 15 different nations.

• Space Shuttle
• Space Probe
• Satellite
• International Space Station

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What year was the first landing on the moon?

• 1957
• 1961
• 1962
• 1969

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What is a synonym for REQUIRE?

• entail

• take

• forge

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Who was the very first astronaut to ever step foot on the moon?

• Yuri A. Gargarin
• Alan B. Sheppard
• John Glenn
• Neil Armstrong

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The author uses the word hostile in paragraph 3. How does this word choice affect the author's tone in the paragraph?

• It conveys her understanding that space exploration is dangerous.

• It emphasizes her opinion that sea travel today is without risk.

• It shows that she would feel scared getting into a spacecraft.

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How many lunar landing have their been and when was the last landing?

• 3 - 1969
• 3 - 1972
• 6 - 1969
• 6 -1972

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The author of this text believes

• people SHOULD go to space and find new habitable planets

• people SHOULD NOT go to space and find new habitable planets

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When was the first American space station, Skylab, launched?

• 1969
• 1972
• 1973
• 1981

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Reusable spacecraft that transports astronauts, satellites, and other materials to and from space.

• Space ship
• Space shuttle
• Voyager 1
• Space station

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"we shouldn't keep all of our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket." What does she mean by that?

• space is dangerous

• earth is dangerous to live on

• we need to have more options for place to live

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According to “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets,” what are the main purposes of the 100-Year Starship project? Choose two options.

• to generate support for NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft

• to enable human beings to establish colonies on Mars

• to help humanity overcome its problems with political instability

• to encourage public enthusiasm for travel beyond our solar system

• to develop the new technology needed to travel beyond our solar system

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Why does the author most likely compare sailing in boats to traveling in space?

• both are expensive

• both are exploring new lands

• both are dangerous

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What is the ISS?

• International Student Services
• Inside Sun Secrets
• International Space Station
• Iraq Space Services

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Why does the author use repetition in her article?

• to get her point across in a stronger way

• to annoy those who do not want to read about space

• to show people she can argue effectively

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In paragraph 3, the word infinitely comes from the Latin root fīnītus, which means -

• fine

• limited

• understood

• infirm

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Why is a comma after an introductory phrase important?

• it just is...

• It allows the author to get the readers attention

• It offers the reader a moment to pause

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Which were the first to walk on the moon?

• Buzz Lightyear and Woody
• Alan Shepard and Sally Ride
• Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong
• John Glenn and Yuri Gargarin

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This sentence has a comma after the introductory phrase. "Centuries before the first telescope, people studies the night sky and wondered what might be "out there."

• True

• False

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A complex system of garments that allow astronauts to work safely outside their spacecraft.

• Astronaut

• Space walk

• Space suit

• Micrometeoroid

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When was the final/last space shuttle launched? STS-135

• 2001
• 2011
• 2016
• hasn't happened

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Read the sentence from paragraph 2. "What's up there? Could we go there? Maybe we could go there?" What is the effect of the repetition of the word there in this sentence?

• It explains how big space is.

• It suggests space isn't special.

• It highlights what we don't know about space.

• It emphasizes the idea of going to space.

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Which country launched the first artificial satellite?

• USSR/Soviet Union
• USA
• Canada
• Japan

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The International Space Station is a huge science laboratory that orbits Earth every 92 minutes. Experiments on board 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.

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Why would animals be sent to space before humans?

• Because they are much cuter
• Because they can withstand more force
• To test for safety
• Because they didn't have to pay them

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Choose the phrase that correctly punctuates the underlined section in the sentence below. An award-winning author Anne Leckie is best known for her science fiction novel.

• An award-winning author Anne Leckie,

• An award-winning author, Anne Leckie

• An award-winning, author Anne Leckie

• correct as is

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Earth and the rest of the solar system are located in the galaxy ___________________.

• Milky Way
• star
• Andromeda

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Tiny meteoroids traveling fast enough to damage spacecraft.

• Micrometeoroid

• Meteor

• Asteroid

• Planet

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Which space equipment transports humans into space from Earth?

• space shuttle
• space prove
• satellite

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Part A How does the author support the idea that space exploration is very important to human survival?

• By repeating key words and phrases for emphasis

• By using loaded language for dramatic effect

• By sharing anecdotes for emotional impact

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What object is launched into orbit and designed to send and receive information?

• rover
• satellite
• space shuttle

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According to “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets,” the 100-Year Starship project includes artists and science fiction writers, as well as scientists and engineers. What is the main reason for including people from the arts?

• Artists and science fiction writers are among the greatest critics of space travel, so changing their opinions is crucial to the success of the project.

• Artists and science fiction writers are great supporters of space travel, and they are willing to lend their time and effort to the project.

• The skills of artists and science fiction writers can help in the program’s aim of increasing public enthusiasm for space exploration.

• The program is so experimental that artists and science fiction writers

  understand it better than scientists and engineers do.

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A tool for viewing and observing

• telescope
  
• space shuttle

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Choose the phrase that correctly punctuates the underlined section in the sentence below. Of course Earth is the only planet that we know of that is inhabited by human life.

• Of course Earth is, the only planet that we know of

• Of course Earth is the only planet, that we know of

• Of course, Earth is the only planet that we know of

• correct as is

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Instrument that travels into the solar system, gathers information and sends it back to Earth

• Space shuttle
• Rocket
• Space ship
• Space probe

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The condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless.

• Gravity

• Space walk

• Mass

• Microgravity

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the moon orbiting the earth is an example of:

• natural satellite

• artificial satellite

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Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical device the author uses to present her argument?

• Use of hyphenation: cutting-edge technology of their time (paragraph 3)

• Repetition of a phrase: I could tell you . . . (paragraphs 4-8)

• Using exaggerated phrases: if humanity is lucky enough to survive the next 5.5 billion years (paragraph 7)

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what was the first creature in space

• a dog

• a human

• a hamster

• monkey

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Aristotle believed that the Earth was the center of the Universe and everything revolved around the Earth. What is this theory called?

• Heliocentric

• Geocentric

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What is the artifical satellite that orbits Earth

• Hubble Telescope

• Spirit

• Opportunity

• Challenger

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Which sentence from the text is not an arguable claim made by the author?

• I could tell you that we shouldn't keep all our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket-one good meteor strike and we all join the non-avian dinosaurs. (paragraph 5)

• And have you noticed the weather lately? (paragraph 5)

• It's a huge, dangerous, maybe impossible project. (paragraph 9)

• Humanity was born on Earth. Are we going to stay here? I suspect-I hope-the answer is no. (paragraph 10)

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The Hubble telescope was put in space to:

• take images past the atmosphere

• it is closer to the sun

• too big for Earth

• its not really in space

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A volume of space mostly empty of matter, such as oxygen to breathe.

• Mass

• Vacuum

• Gravity

• Density

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What was the name of the first satellite to orbit Earth?

• Sputnik
• Skylab
• Challenger
• Curiosity

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Which sentence best describes the author's viewpoint on space exploration?

• She feels that space exploration would be entertaining.

• She cautions that exploring space could be very dangerous.

• She argues that space exploration is important for human beings.

• She thinks that people need to be encouraged to explore unknown spaces.

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In “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets,”

what main point does Mae Jemison make regarding Proxima Centauri, the nearest star?

• It probably will be reached by NASA’s Voyager

  1 spacecraft within her children’s lifetime.

• It cannot be reached for thousands of years, given our present technology.

• It is unlikely to have a planetary system that can support human life

• It is farther away than the distance from New York to Los Angeles

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Space stations require an oxygen system because the atmosphere in space -

• is airless.

• is poisonous.

• smells bad.

• is humid.

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After scientists had a clear picture of the surface of the Moon, they landed an unmanned craft before risking human life. The Soviets landed the first unmanned craft on the Moon, named Luna 9. Which of the following is the most reasonable time period for this mission to have taken place?

• Sometime before 1959

• Between 1959 and 1965

• Between 1965 and 1969

• Sometime after 1969

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Which of the following accommodations on the space station is used by astronauts to combat the effects of microgravity on their bones?

• Special handles

• Velcro® straps

• Exercise equipment

• Oxygen system

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According to “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets,” which of the following specific ideas is the 100-Year Starship program looking at closely? Choose two options

• ways to lower the cost of space travel

• ways to enable spaceships to travel more rapidly

• ways to shrink the amount of time space travel takes

• ways to adapt spaceships for public transportation on Earth

• ways to improve the human body to help it endure long space trips

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Radios are not required for astronauts to talk to each other when they are in the same room inside the space station because –

• the space station is filled with air that carries sound waves.

• astronauts keep their helmets on inside the space station.

• computers are used to communicate inside the station.

• astronauts communicate with sign language inside the station.

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A vehicle sponsored by sixteen nations that circles the earth while astronauts living on board carry out

experiments

• International Space Station

• Space Shuttle

• Space Probe

• Space Rocket

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Astronauts wear thick gloves when they perform a space walk outside the space station. The gloves provide protection against -

• low gravity.

• nearby comets.

• low oxygen.

• low temperatures.

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If humans someday colonize Mars, what must they do?

• write about it

• remember it

• improve it

• settle it

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Spacesuits have layers that have high capacity for thermal insulation in order to -

• regulate body temperature in the extremes of space.

• prevent the spread of bacteria which thrive in space.

• allow communication with the space station.

• prevent the astronaut from sweating inside the suit.

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What is an important requirement for a manned spacecraft traveling through space?

• A supply of oxygen for the astronauts.

• The ability to create its own gravity.

• Bright lights to see where it’s going.

• A device for growing food for humans.

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What design element of an astronaut’s spacesuit protects him or her from micrometeoroids, which are tiny bits of space debris travelling at high speeds?

• Large oxygen tank

• Powerful jet pack

• Small radio communicator

• Tough outer shell

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Which of these actions is an example of planetary motion?

• the sun’s movements

• the Earth’s movements

• rockets moving through space

• astronauts moving in spaceships

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How do astronauts counteract the effects of microgravity on their bones while they are in space?

• Monitor sensors outside the space station.

• Consume twice as many calories as normal.

• Use exercise equipment on the space station.

• Breathe at a faster rate than normal.

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In the 1600s this important scientific tool was developed to help us gain a better understanding of the solar system.

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Telegraph

• Space shuttle

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If future astronauts engage in interstellar travel, where will they go?

• from star to star

• between Earth and Mars

• between Earth and the moon

• anywhere within our solar system

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A tether is a rope-like device that attaches an astronaut to a space vehicle during the time spent outside on a spacewalk. Why is a tether necessary for a spacewalk?

• Strong solar winds would blow the astronaut away from the vehicle otherwise.

• Astronauts must remain close to the vehicle to obtain the heat it provides.

• Without a tether, astronauts would float away due to the lack of gravity in space.

• Tethers add just enough weight to the astronaut to keep them in orbit.

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A In “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets,” how important does Mae Jemison think the support of the general population is to the success of space programs?

• The dedication and support of the general population is needed for a space program to succeed

• A space program can succeed without public support, but getting funding is easier with it

• The general population’s support has less of an impact than the government’s support.

• Technology is the key to a space program’s success, not the support of the public.

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Who was the first man to walk on the moon's surface on July 20, 1969?

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

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Part B Which sentence from the news article best supports the answer to Part A?

• Mars may be one of the closest planets humans want to colonize, but it certainly isn’t the only one

• Mae Jemison described the 100-Year Starship project to an interested audience.

• “The reason we’re not on the moon has nothing to do with technology and everything to do with public will and commitment,” Jemison said.

• “I believe that pursuing an extraordinary tomorrow will create a better world today,” she said.

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Which of the following is the first challenge that had to be overcome by rockets in order for humans to explore space? First, rockets needed ________________

• a place in which the astronauts could sit.

• a way to return to Earth’s surface.

• enough thrust to overcome Earth’s gravity.

• landing gear that worked on another planet.

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Read this paragraph from “Future of Space Exploration Could See

Humans on Mars, Alien Planets.”

Without the development of a method to warp or shrink space-time, or a new propulsion system—both ideas that the 100-Year Starship program is exploring—humanity would need to find a way to overcome some of its instability problems . According to this paragraph, what is most likely to happen to space exploration if political instability continues?

• New technologies for space travel will not be developed.

• There will be no lasting economic benefits from space travel.

• Lengthy journeys through space will be threatened by a lack of cooperation

• Nations that colonize other planets will merely move their political problems there

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This is an image of the ___centric model.

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A In “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets,” how does Mae Jemison justify funding space programs when so many problems on Earth need support?

• Research for space programs often results in inventions that improve everyday life.

• By supporting space programs, governments can gain important public support.

• Funding a space program will provide jobs that will support economic growth

• Creating a goal shared by many nations will result in global political stability

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With our current technology, travel to the closest star in another solar system is not possible for a human crew due to what limitation?

• Inability to store food and water for long periods of time.

• Lack of data about the many objects found in space.

• Absence of light and energy in the far reaches of space.

• Relatively short human life spans and slow travel speeds.

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Part B Which of these quotations from “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets” best supports the answer to Part A?

• “It has to be an inclusive journey,” she said

• Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs

• “I can’t really think of a country that’s been stable for 1,000 years.”

• “The public did not leave space,” she said while discussing the reduced enthusiasm. “The public was left out of space.”

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A US government agency in charge of the space program

• NASA

• JPL

• FDA

• ABSS

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Read this quotation from “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets.”

[T]he 100-Year Starship project aims to develop the tools and technology necessary to build and fly a spaceship to another planetary system within the next 100 years.

How does this statement most clearly help develop the ideas in the news article?

• It presents the central idea of the article

• It provides a transition that links two key ideas in the article.

• It identifies the order in which the information in the article will be presented.

• It provides background information that the reader needs to understand the rest of the article.

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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.

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Which of these quotations from “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets” most clearly develop the idea of including many people in the space program? Choose three options.

• Mars may be one of the closest planets humans want to colonize, but it certainly isn’t the only one

• The program isn’t necessarily concerned with building the ship itself as much as it seeks to foster innovation and enthusiasm for interstellar travel.

• The 100-Year Starship program not only includes engineers and astrophysicists, but also artists and science fiction writers.

• “I can’t really think of a country that’s been stable for 1,000 years.”

• To get there, Jemison emphasized that everyone must be involved in the process

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This image shows the _____centric model, where everything revolves around the sun.

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Many telescopes have been launched into orbit around Earth or sent out into deep space. What is an advantage of using these telescopes rather than an Earth-bound telescope to gather images?

• Telescopes launched into space are usually smaller than ones found on Earth

• The images are usually clearer because they do not have to look through our atmosphere

• It is easier for scientists to make adjustments to an orbiting telescope than a fixed telescope

• Orbiting telescopes usually last longer because it is cold in deep space

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Orbit ( definition )

• a path of an object in space as it moves around another object due to gravity.

• i don't know

• running on another object

• driving around another object

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Space probes are unmanned spacecraft that have helped scientists gather more detailed information about the universe and objects in our solar system. Space probes send back all of the following EXCEPT

• soil and rocks from the surfaces of planets and moons.

• information about a planet’s surface and atmosphere.

• photographs of distant stars and space objects.

• data about the effects of solar winds on planets.

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Which subject is unavoidable in life and also greatly impacted our understanding of the solar system and advances in space exploration?

• Social Studies

• STEAM

• Math

• English

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an unmanned spacecraft designed to send information back to Earth

• satellite

• shuttle

• space station

• probe

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Which American President was a huge supporter of the US joining the space race and determined to get the first man on the moon?

• President Bush

• President Nixon

• President Reagan

• President Kennedy

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Who became the first person to journey into outer space traveling aboard Vostok 1 in April of 1961?

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

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What is the research lab with a permanent crew?

• Space Shuttle

• International Space Station

• Space Probe

• Hubble Space Telescope

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a reusable spacecraft that used rockets to launch but could land like a plane when returning to Earth

• satellite

• space shuttle

• space station

• probe

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What is the reusable space craft used to transport supplies and people to and from space?

• space probe

• telescope

• space shuttle

• satelite

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Astronauts need all of the following to survive in space EXCEPT-

• gravity

• oxygen to breathe

• exercise

• protective clothing

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What recent invention allowed us to gain more knowledge of Mars?

• telescope

• rover

• space shuttle

• space station

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A 20-year competition of space exploration between the United States and former Soviet Union

• space race

• astro race

• moon race

• cold war

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Who was the first human to travel to space and what did it cause?

• Yuri Gagarin, Soviets to put the first human on the moon

• John Glenn, the end of space exploration

• Yuri Gagarin, President Kennedy to ask Congress to put money towards the space program

• John Glenn, President Kennedy to ask Congress to put money towards the space program

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Who became the first American astronaut to journey into outer space traveling aboard Freedom 7 in May of 1961?

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

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The ______ Telescope (1990) allowed us to see space without Earth's atmosphere ruining the view.

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an item that was originally developed for use in space but has uses on Earth

• space spinoff

• space shuttle

• space program

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Galileo observed moons orbiting which planet? This supported the ______ theory that states that the sun in the center of the solar system.

• Jupiter, Geocentric

• Earth, Geocentric

• Jupiter, Heliocentric

• Earth, Heliocentric

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Solar System ( definition )

• The Solar System is a network of satellites that provide communication services.
• The Sun, the planets, and various smaller bodies make up the Solar System.

• The Solar System is a group of planets that revolve around the Earth.
• The Solar System is a collection of stars and galaxies.

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an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and brighter by using lenses and curved

mirrors

• telescope

• microscope

• radar

• satellite

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Which country was the first to send a man into space?

• Soviet Union

• United States of America

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A vehicle for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial object.

• rover
• the International Space Station
• Observetory
• Space probe

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Who was the first US man in space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

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Who was the first man on the moon?

• Drew Henniger

• Hitler

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

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The United States launched its own artificial satellite, _______ into space in 1958.

• Explorer I

• Sputnik

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Which of these are NASA space spinoffs?

• scratch resistant lenses

• memory foam

• Invisible braces

• GPS

• Contact lenses

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Galaxy ( definition )

• A galaxy is a fictional creature from a children's book.
• A galaxy is a group of millions or billions of stars held together by their own gravity.

• A galaxy is a small group of stars in the night sky.
• A galaxy is a type of candy bar.

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What space probe went past the outer planets on its way to the Oort Cloud?

• Voyager 1

• Voyager 2

• Mariner 10

• Pioneer 10

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The Soviet Union launched ________, the worlds first artificial satellite, into the Earth's orbit in 1957.

• Sputnik

• Explorer I

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what was the first creature in space

• a dog

• a human

• a hamster

• monkey

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An astronaut is trying to move from one area of the space shuttle to another. What accommodations does this astronaut need?

• velcro boots

• spacesuit

• handle bars

• oxygen

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Was the Space Shuttle reusable?

• Yes

• No

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Space probe launched in 1977 on Interstellar Mission to explore the outer planets and beyond and took the first pictures we have of Jupiter and Saturn.

• Voyager 1

• The Challenger

• Voyager 2

• Viking 1 & 2

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What does the Hubble take pictures of?

• plants and animals

• planets, stars and galaxies

• famous people

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Universe ( definition )

• The totality of everything that doesn't exist

• A fictional concept created by humans
• A small part of the world
• space and all the matter and energy in it.

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The Soviet Union launched ________, the worlds first artificial satellite, into the Earth's orbit in 1957.

• Sputnik

• Explorer I

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Country that landed the first man on the Moon

• Soviet Union (Russia)
• Iceland
• China
• USA

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Which country was the first to send an artificial satellite into the Earth's orbit?

• Soviet Union

• United States of America

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In paragraph 5, the author states that we shouldn’t keep our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket. What does she mean?

• We need to create a safer environment on Earth.

• We must focus on the threat of meteor strikes.

• We must increase food production on Earth.

• We need to find other suitable planets to live on.

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He was the first American in space.

• Alan Shepard
• Neil Armstrong
• Buzz Aldrin
• Tom Hanks

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Constellation ( definition )

• A type of flower
• A group of planets
• group of stars that form a pattern in the sky

• A musical instrument

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Which spacecraft went to Mars to gather information?

• Viking 1 & 2

• Voyager 1 & 2

• Friendship 7

• Apollo 11

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Space stations require an oxygen system because the atmosphere in space -

• is airless

• is poisonous

• smells bad

• is humid

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Who first tested the liquid fueled rocket?

• Neil Armstrong

• Robert Goddard

• Alan Shepard

• Yuri Gargarin

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Electromagnetic Radiation ( definition )

• energy that travels across distances as certain types of waves.

• a magnet

• a type of food or snack

• a type of Minecraft toy

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Space probe launched to explore the outer planets and took the first pictures of Uranus and Neptune in 1977

• Voyager 1

• Viking 1 & 2

• Voyager 2

• Friendship 7

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Who was the first US man on moon?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

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This early astronomer was the first to propose that the sun, and not the Earth, was the center of the universe.

• Aristotle

• Ptolemy

• Galileo

• Copernicus

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This early astronomer was the first to use a telescope to prove that the sun was the center of the universe.

• Aristotle

• Ptolemy

• Galileo

• Copernicus

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Which of the following accommodations on the space station is used by astronauts to combat the effects of microgravity on their bones?

• special handles

• velcro straps

• exercise equipment

• oxygen system

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Which astronomers believed in a geocentric universe (Earth Centered)?

• Ptolemy and Copernicus

• Aristotle and Galileo

• Ptolemy and Aristotle

• Copericus and Galileo

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The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

• Gravity
• Orbit
• Universe
• All of These

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Geocentric means-

• sun centered

• earth centered

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Radios are not required for astronauts to talk to each other when they are in the same room inside the space station because -

• A space station is filled with air that carries sound waves

• astronauts keep their helmets on inside the space station

• computers are used to communicate inside the station

• astronauts communicate with sign language in the space station

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Heliocentric means-

• sun centered

• earth centered

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WHAT STARTED THE SPACE RACE ?

• SOVIET UNION LAUNCHED SPUTNIK I

• UNITED STATES ESTABLISHED NASA

• THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE APOLLO PROGRAM

• 1ST FEMALE COSMONAUT LAUNCHED INTO SPACE

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Astronauts wear thick gloves when they perform a space walk outside the space station. The gloves provide protection against -

• low gravity

• nearby comets

• low oxygen

• low temperatures

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The author of this text believes

• people SHOULD go to space and find new habitable planets

• people SHOULD NOT go to space and find new habitable planets

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Spacesuits have layers that have high capacity for thermal insulation in order to -

• regulate body temperature in the extremes of space

• prevent the spread of bacteria that thrive in space

• allow communication with the space station

• prevent the astronaut from sweating inside the suit

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WHAT DOES NASA  STAND FOR ?  

• NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
• NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR SPACE AND AIR EXPLORATION
• NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF SPACE AND AIR TRAVEL 
• NAUTICAL ADMINISTRATION AND SPACE TRAVEL

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How do astronauts counteract the effects of microgravity on their bones while they are in space?

• monitor sensors outside the space station

• consume twice as many calories as normal

• use exercise equipment on the space station

• breathe at a faster rate than normal

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Why is a space suit insulated?

• regulate temperature- protect against hot/cold
• to keep the astronaut from dehydrating
• so they can use the bathroom in space
• so they can breathe

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What design element of an astronaut’s spacesuit protects him or her from micrometeoroids, which are tiny bits of space debris travelling at high speeds?

• large oxygen tank

• powerful jet packs

• small radio communicator

• tough outer shell

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Which of the following is evidence for the US winning the space race?

• US LAUNCHED THEIR OWN SATELLITE

• USSR LAUNCHED A FEMALE ASTRONAUT INTO SPACE

• NEIL ARMSTRONG TOOK THE FIRST STEPS ON THE MOON

• JOHN GLENN ORBITED THE EARTH

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All of the extreme conditions in space that challenge manned space exploration are listed EXCEPT-

• vast temperature ranges

• high air pressure

• space vacuum

• microgravity

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"we shouldn't keep all of our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket." What does she mean by that?

• space is dangerous

• earth is dangerous to live on

• we need to have more options for place to live

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What accommodations have been designed to protect astronauts from micrometeoroids hitting their spacesuits?

• jet packs

• land rovers

• removable straps

• multilayered spacesuits

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Who was the first US man in orbit?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

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Consists of the Sun and the objects that orbit it, whether they orbit it directly or by orbiting other objects that orbit it directly.

• Solar System
• Universe
• Galaxy
• All of These

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Why is a space suit insulated?

• regulate temperature- protect against hot/cold
• to keep the astronaut from dehydrating
• so they can use the bathroom in space
• so they can breathe

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Why does the author most likely compare sailing in boats to traveling in space?

• both are expensive

• both are exploring new lands

• both are dangerous

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How do astronauts protect their bone health while in space?

• drink lots of fluids
• exercise with equipment
• special space suits
• special medicine

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The Earth revolves around...

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

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Which of the following is the strongest reason for Earth being habitable?

• The Earth is close enough to the Sun to have a night and day.
• The atmosphere of Earth has a favorable ratio of gases.
• The Earth is far enough from the Sun to be protected from radiation.
• The atmosphere is thin enough to allow energy to pass through it.

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Why does the author use repetition in her article?

• to get her point across in a stronger way

• to annoy those who do not want to read about space

• to show people she can argue effectively

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Gravity on the moon is _____ than that on the Earth.

• the same
• greater
• less
• non existent

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Unmanned spacecraft that leaves Earth’s orbit and explores space

• Space Probe
• International Space Station
• The Space Shuttle
• None of These

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The largest planet in our solar system is 

• Uranus
• Neptune
• Pluto
• Jupiter

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Why is a comma after an introductory phrase important?

• it just is...

• It allows the author to get the readers attention

• It offers the reader a moment to pause

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This layer of our atmosphere protects us from the dangerous rays of the sun

• Ozone
• Biosphere
• Velocity
• Magnetic field

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Which space equipment transports humans into space from Earth?

• space shuttle
• space prove
• satellite

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Which of these is NOT essential for habitability?

• Temperature
• Liquid Water
• Atmosphere
• Bacteria

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Having performed the experiments Anita recorded her findings.

• Having performed, the experiments Anita recorded her findings.

• Having performed the experiments Anita, recorded her findings.

• Having performed the experiments Anita recorded, her findings.

• Having performed the experiments, Anita recorded her findings.

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What object is launched into orbit and designed to send and receive information?

• rover
• satellite
• space shuttle

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Habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit.

• Space Station
• Satellite
• Probe
• None of These

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On July 16, 1969, three U.S. astronauts set off on the Apollo 11 space mission to attempt the...

• first lunar (moon) landing

• first orbit of the Earth

• first journey into outer space

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Without better protection from radiation people could not possibly live on Mars.

• Without better protection from radiation, people could not possibly live on Mars.

• Without better, protection from radiation people could not possibly live on Mars.

• Without better protection, from radiation people could not possibly live on Mars.

• Without better protection from radiation people could not possibly, live on Mars.

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Reusable spacecraft that transports astronauts, satellites, and other materials to and from space.

• Space ship
• Space shuttle
• Voyager 1
• Space station

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What is the sun?

• Planet

• Star

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Long term research laboratory in space, constructed with resources from 15 different nations.

• Space Shuttle
• Space Probe
• Satellite
• International Space Station

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Outside the laboratory five rockets blasted off and flew for about a mile.

• Outside the, laboratory five rockets blasted off and flew for about a mile.

• Outside the laboratory, five rockets blasted off and flew for about a mile.

• Outside the laboratory five rockets blasted off and flew for, about a mile.

• Outside the laboratory five rockets blasted, off and flew for about a mile.

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The ________ was designed to land humans on the Moon and bring them safely back to Earth.

• Project Apollo

• Project Mercury

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A missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle that obtains thrust from a rocket engine.

• Probe
• Space Station
• Rocket
• None of These

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Which of these items is not needed to sustain life in space?

• oxygen
• food
• water
• tools

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Which of the following is the strongest reason for Earth being habitable?

• The Earth is close enough to the Sun to have a night and day.
• The atmosphere of Earth has a favorable ratio of gases.
• The Earth is far enough from the Sun to be protected from radiation.
• The atmosphere is thin enough to allow energy to pass through it.

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An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit.

• Universe
• Rocket
• Satellite
• Gravity

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How many moons do we currently know that Jupiter has?

• 1

• 79

• 6

• 200

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A rocket-launched spacecraft, able to land like an unpowered aircraft, used to make repeated journeys between the earth and earth orbit.

• Space Shuttle
• Rocket
• Probe
• Satellite

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What are the conditions in space?

• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, Ultraviolet radiation
• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, no radiation
• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Ultraviolet radiation
• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Radiation

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The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

• Exploration
• Orbit
• Rover
• All of These

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What is the rotation period of the Earth around the sun?

• 360 days

• 1 month

• 365 days

• 2 years

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The gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space.

• Orbit
• Rover
• Rocket
• None of These

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The force that keeps planets on there orbit...

• orbit
• stars
• planets
• gravity

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A space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of a planet or other celestial body 

• Rover
• Rocket
• Probe
• Satellite

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What is the Moon light?

• A Star

• Reflected light from the sun

• The moon creates the light

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Something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need, such as, lodging, food, and services for traveling space.

• Accomodation
• Module
• Rover
• Space Shuttle

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Which of these items is not needed to sustain life in space?

• oxygen
• food
• water
• tools

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A self-contained unit of spacecraft that performs a specific task or class of tasks in support of the major function of the craft.

• Module
• Rover
• Probe
• Rocket

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Lunar eclipses only occur when

• During a waxing gibbous

• when the Earth is between the Sun & the Moon.

• During a last quarter

• During a new moon

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Things related to land or the planet Earth.

• Terrestrial
• Aquatic
• Space
• None of These

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What factor is being considered when items are attached in the space station?

• air pressure
• microgravity
• heat
• oxygen need

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When do solar eclipses occur?

• When the sun, moon, and earth are aligned (at least) partially covering the sun

• When it is night time

• During a full moon

• none of the above

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Where can humans currently live in space?

• satellite

• space station

• space shuttle

• Humans cannot live in space currently

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What was the name of the school teacher on the spaceship the Challenger?

• Christa McAuliffe

• Ronald McNair

• Judith Resnik

• Barbara Morgan

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What is used for space travel?

• space machine

• space station

• space shuttle

• There is no way to travel to space.