Space unit review

Which is the 5th planet from the Sun?

• The Sun

• Jupiter

• Mars

Which object is at the center of our Solar System?

• The Sun

• Volcano

• Saturn

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Who is this Astronout?

Apollo 13 returns safely from the moon

The date is on April 17, 1970

• Albert Einstein

• Louis Pastuer

• James Lovell

Match the following

• Space X launched rocket booster

• 1969
• NASA Launched Apollo 13 into Space

• 2016

• The Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded

• 1986
• Neil Armstrong walked on the moon

• 1970

What relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon can be shown with this model?
Select all that apply.

• 1. How the Sun orbits the Earth

• 1. How the Moon orbits the Earth

• How the Moon and Earth orbit the Sun

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The student above is drawing a model of the solar system. She drew small dots in between Mars
and Jupiter. The dots represent the asteroid belt, which is made up of rocks that orbit the Sun.

1. Which four planets are closer to the Sun than the asteroid belt?

• 1. Earth, Venus, Neptune, and Mars

• 1. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

• 1. Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn

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What is one limitation of the model the student is drawing?

• It is not a representation of how they orbit the Sun

• The student drew an awful picture

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Successfully landed the damaged Apollo 13 ship back on Earth. 

Saved the lives of astronauts aboard Apollo 13 and taught others about problem-solving in space. 

Who AM I?

• Bill Gates

• James Lovell

• Marie Curie

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Maria Mitchell

-Became the first professional female astronomer. 

Impact on Society?

• invented tools in space

• Opened the door for women to pursue careers in astronomy.

Christa McAuliffe

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

What was her Heroiric Deed?

• Became the first female astronomer.

• Lost her life in the pursuit of space exploration.

• Ivented the space ship