"Moon Mission" DW Documentary Questions

Who was the first man to set foot on the moon?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Buzz Lightyear

• Sally Ride

What were the first words spoken from the moon's surface?

• "Wow, it's really gray here."

• "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

• "The beauty of our Earth shines brightly from this lifeless rock."

• "I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth, and found solace on another celestial body."

What continent has the most extreme weather/climate conditions, making it a good place to prepare for a moon base?

• Africa

• The Arctic

• Antarctica

• Australia

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TRUE or FALSE.

The moon has no atmosphere.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The moon having no atmosphere is a problem because:

• The radiation from the sun is not blocked, meteorites don't burn up before hitting the surface, and temperature swings are huge.

• The radiation from the sun is not blocked, meteorites don't burn up before hitting the surface, and gravity is very high.

• The radiation from the sun is not blocked, meteorites don't burn up before hitting the surface, and temperature swings are mild.

• The radiation from the sun is blocked, meteorites burn up before hitting the surface, and temperature swings are mild.

One solution for building things on the moon is:

• Bringing buildable kits, like IKEA flat-pack furniture.

• 3-D printing things.

• Making everything out of balsa wood, the lightest wood used for models.

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When flying parabolas in the plane, weightlessness (zero gravity) is achieved for how many seconds?

• 22

• 32

• 45

• 15

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Why is solar energy more efficient/better on the moon?

Choose the BEST answer.

• There is no atmosphere to block the sun's rays.

• There is an atmosphere that focuses the sun's rays.

• The moon's atmosphere is thinner, meaning less blocking of the sun's rays.

What is the word for lunar soil?

• Regolith

• Mesolith

• Dirt

• Moon powder

What is one use for the glass that could be made from regolith?

• Making solar reflectors to be used in power generation.

• Making windows for a moon base.

• Making batteries to store power.

• Making marbles for Moonies to use when they get bored.

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