Everyday objects related to space

1.What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

• 100,000 miles

• 238,900 miles

• 50,000 miles

• 400,000 miles

2.What is the main component of a spacesuit's visor for protection against solar radiation?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Gold film

• Aluminum foil

Which element is commonly used as fuel in rocket propulsion systems?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

What is the name of the spacecraft that made the first successful manned moon landing in 1969?

• Apollo 11

• Gemini 7

• Voyager 1

• Discovery

What is the primary purpose of a space telescope?

• Communication with satellites

•  Observing astronomical objects

•  Monitoring space debris

• Studying weather patterns

Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

What is the name of the phenomenon when a spacecraft re-enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes engulfed in flames due to friction?

• Solar flare

• Meteor shower

•  Aurora borealis

• Atmospheric re-entry

What is the main purpose of a heat shield on a spacecraft?

• To protect against extreme cold

•  To provide structural support

• To dissipate excess heat

• To protect against heat during re-entry

What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957?

• Apollo 13

• Sputnik 1

•  Vostok 1

• Explorer 1

What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?

• Titan

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Enceladus