Launching into Space Review

Use the picture to answer the question. Which planet is 5th from the sun?

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

Answer explanation

The order of the planets from the sun:

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

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Use the picture to answer the question. Which object is at the center of our Solar System?

• asteroid

• Earth

• Sun

• Moon

Answer explanation

The Sun is at the center of our Solar System. The planets orbit around the sun. It takes 365 days (1 year) for Earth to orbit around the sun.

Who would the newspaper headline be about?

• Ellen Ochoa

• James Lovell

• Neil Armstrong

• Louis Pasteur

Answer explanation

James Lovell was on the Gemini 7 mission in 1965. He became the commander of Apollo 13 in 1970.

Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic astronaut.

Louis Pasteur created the process of pasteurization of milk.

Which timeline is correct?

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Answer explanation

Timelines are lines that show events that happened over time in order from the oldest event to the newest event. This timeline is in order from 1969-2020.

Look at the model. What relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun be shown in this model? Choose TWO correct answers.

• How the sun orbits the moon

• How the sun orbits the Earth

• How the Earth orbits the moon

• How the moon orbits the Earth

• How the moon and the Earth orbit the sun

Answer explanation

Remember the Moon orbits the Earth. The Earth orbits the Sun. Both the Earth and moon orbit the Sun.

Which four planets are closest to the sun in our solar system?

• Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn

• Jupiter, Pluto, Neptune, Mercury

What is the limitation of the model in the picture?

I successfully landed the Apollo 13 back on Earth and I saved the lives of astronauts aboard Apollo 13 and taught others about problem-solving in space. Who Am I?

• Mae Jameson

• Christa McAuliffe

• Neil Armstrong

• James Lovell

• Ellen Ochoa

Answer explanation

James Lovell was the commander of Apollo 13.

Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.

Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic American astronaut.

Mae Jameson was the first African American astronaut.

Christa McAuliffe was a teacher on the Challenger when it exploded before a space mission.

I am Maria Mitchell. I became the first professional female astronomer. How did I impact society?

• I invented tools that allowed others to explore space from Earth.

• I developed a computer program that helped astronauts land on Mars.

• I opened the doors for women to pursue careers in astronomy.

Christa McAuliffe

She inspired children and future generations to take risks, explore, and learn about space.

What other heroic deed would match this person?

• She became the first woman to walk on the moon.

• She was really good at math and helped Neil Armstrong go to space.

• She became the first female astronomer.

• She lost her life in pursuit of space exploration on the Challenger.

Answer explanation

Seven astronauts lost their lives on the Space Shuttle Challenger. Christa McAuliffe was a teacher chosen as part of the Teacher in Space Program. She trained to become a payload specialist of the mission.