Unit 9: Space Accommodations & Exploration Test

The picture below shows the surface of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. The picture was taken by NASA's Messenger spacecraft in 2008. Based on the picture, all of the following are reasons why Mercury does NOT support life EXCEPT -

• its proximity to the Sun makes its temperature very extreme

• it has no atmosphere

• it has no liquid surface to support the needs of living orangisms

• It has a rocky, solid surface

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Which is NOT a reason for an astronaut to wear a space suit?

• protection from the cold

• provides a source of oxygen

• a source of food

• protection from dust

Which gas would need to increase on Mars to allow for life?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

• Carbon Monoxide

Astronauts need to maintain their cardiovascular exercise when they are on the ISS for extended trips.  One of the easiest ways to do this on Earth is by running, but astronauts have a much harder time doing this in space.  Why would it be more difficult for the astronauts to run while on the ISS?

• running in a spacesuit

• microgravity

• it's cold in space

• lack of area

What are two materials that must be present in order for humans to breathe while in space?

• oxygen tank and some method for expelling carbon dioxide

• thermal control and water cooling system

• visor and gloves

• carbon dioxide tank and some method for expelling oxygen

Earth is habitable for all of the following reasons EXCEPT for:

• non-poisonous atmosphere

• liquid water

• contains high percentage of nitrogen

• correct proximity to the Sun

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Which spacecraft is used mainly for communication?

• Space shuttle

• Satellites

• Rockets

• Space probes

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Which spacecraft is able to travel farther out to collect images and data of other celestial bodies besides Earth?

• Space shuttle

• Satellites

• Rockets

• Space probes

Which spacecraft is used for carrying astronauts to low orbit/space?

• Space probes

• Space shuttle/Space transporter

• Satellites

• Comets

Which spacecraft allows objects to get into low orbit/space?

• Space probes

• Space shuttle

• Rockets

• Satellites