NASA: Humans in Space

NASA: Humans in Space

8th Grade

10 Qs

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NASA: Humans in Space

NASA: Humans in Space

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ETS1-3, MS-ESS1-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mrs. Farrell RCMMS

Used 8+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for humans to explore space?

To defend the honor of The United States

To satisfy our inquisitive nature

To win races and become celebrities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the press and the public when the Mercury astronauts were introduced?

They called them heroes and celebrated their achievements

They criticized them for wasting resources

They were indifferent and didn't pay much attention

They were scared and worried about the risks

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the feeling experienced by one of the astronauts during lift off?

Fear and anxiety

Disappointment and frustration

Delight and excitement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Neil Armstrong

John Glenn

Charlie Duke

Sandra Magnus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the moon landing?

It proved that humans can adapt to weightlessness

It helped improve the knowledge of the origin and evolution of the moon

It allowed the astronauts to become instant celebrities

It marked the end of the space race

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step in space exploration after the moon?

Exploring Mars

Building a space station

Sending humans to Venus

Discovering new planets in our solar system

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the Space Shuttle in assembling the Space Station?

It brought up all the parts of the Space Station in one single lift

It helped slow down the forward velocity of the Space Station

It transported the astronauts to and from the Space Station

It tested the operations and equipment of the Space Station

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