U2L5 Vocabulary Quiz

During a science class discussion, Emma mentioned that the Moon orbits the Earth. William is curious and asks, 'What does the word 'orbit' mean?' Charlotte thinks she can help with the answer. Which of the following should she tell William?

• A unit of measurement for weight.

• A type of fruit that grows on trees.

• The act of spinning around on an axis.

• The path followed by an object around a body in space.

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Nora is applying for a job and needs to create an application. What is something you do NOT put on an application.

• Strengths

• Work experience

• Your favorite food

• Special abilities

Aria, Emma, and Anika are studying astronomy and they come across the term 'quarters' in their text. What are quarters?

• The place where the astronauts live or stay

• The book they study on space

• Points in the moon's orbit where the moon is moving the fastest

• The path they take

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During a space mission, Scarlett is tasked with ensuring that the spacecraft can have 'access' to the International Space Station's orbit. What does 'access' mean in this context?

• Permission to study data

• A type of satellite

• The act of leaving orbit

• Ability to reach or have permission to enter the specific orbit of the International Space Station

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During a school space project, Ava asked Michael, 'What is a 'hatch' in the context of orbit?'

• A small opening or door on a spacecraft

• A protective covering for a spacecraft

• A device used to measure the distance between two objects

• A type of bird that can fly in space

Elijah, Sophia, and Abigail are astronauts on a space mission. What would they use 'harnesses' for while they are in orbit?

• To measure the temperature of the sun

• To keep themselves attached to the spacecraft or space station while they are working outside in the vacuum of space.

• To provide oxygen to themselves in space

• To communicate with aliens

Abigail, Benjamin, and Grace are planning a science project on the solar system. They need to understand the 'procedure' in relation to an orbit for their project. What does this mean?

• A series of steps or actions they need to follow in a specific order

• A type of dance they need to perform as astronauts

• A type of fruit they need to find in space

• A mathematical equation they need to use to calculate orbit

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Elijah, Liam, and Lily are studying the International Space Station (ISS) in their science class. They learned that the ISS 'shudders' in orbit. What does this mean?

• It means the ISS is experiencing a sudden and violent shaking or trembling movement.

• It indicates that the ISS is about to leave its orbit.

• It means the ISS is moving smoothly and steadily in its orbit.

• It means the ISS is experiencing a gentle and soothing movement.

When observing the Earth's orbit around the sun, Charlotte described it as 'pulsating'. What does she mean by 'pulsating' in this context?

• Regular and rhythmic movement or fluctuation

• Moving in a circular path

• Vibrating rapidly

• Expanding and contracting

During a school trip to a planetarium, Grace, Benjamin, and Kai saw a planet's orbit that was described as 'spectacular'. What does 'spectacular' mean in this context?

• Impressive or remarkable

• Ordinary, unremarkable

• Average or unexceptional

• Boring, dull, or unimpressive