Sputnik

What event marked the beginning of the space age?

• The moon landing

• The founding of NASA

• The launch of Sputnik 1

• The first American in space

Why did Sputnik 1 not receive much attention from American scholars?

• It was a Soviet achievement

• It was considered a failure

• It was overshadowed by American satellites

• It did not reach space

How did the American public react to the launch of Sputnik 1?

• With immediate scientific curiosity

• With excitement

• With indifference

• With fear for U.S. defenses

What major organization was created in response to Sputnik?

• The Soviet Space Agency

• The International Space Station

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• The United Nations Space Command

Who played a significant role in ensuring space exploration was a civilian endeavor?

• Neil Armstrong

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Yuri Gagarin

What was a direct consequence of satellite technology on broadcasting?

• Decreased global communication

• Reduced quality of news reporting

• Revolutionized television broadcasting

• Increased reliance on radio

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How have satellites improved weather predictions?

• By increasing the accuracy of local forecasts only

• By reducing the need for ground-based weather stations

• By enabling real-time tracking of weather conditions

• By saving lives through advanced warning systems

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What inspired future generations of Americans after witnessing Sputnik's launch?

• To focus solely on terrestrial science

• To reduce investments in space exploration

• To reach out for the stars

• To collaborate with the Soviet Union on space projects