Space Exploration Quiz

What is the most distinctive feature of Saturn's appearance?

• Its large size

• Its swirling gases and liquids

• Its many moons

• Its rings made of ice chunks and water

How long does it take for Saturn to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 29 Earth years

• 84 Earth years

• 146 Earth years

• 88 Earth years

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Which planet is known as the "tilted giant" due to its unique tilt?

• Mercury

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Jupiter

What makes Mercury's environment not conducive for life?

• Its thin exosphere

• Its rough surface

• Its proximity to the Sun

• All of the above

Who discovered radio pulsars in 1967, leading to one of the most marvelous astronomical discoveries of the 20th century?

• Galileo Galilei

• Johann Bode

• Jocelyn Bell Burnell

• Isaac Newton

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Why is Venus considered Earth's twin?

• Because it is the same size as Earth

• Because it has a similar atmosphere to Earth

• Because it is the closest planet to Earth

• Because it has similar surface conditions to Earth

What makes Venus's atmosphere unique compared to other planets?

• It is extremely thin and contains helium

• It is rich in oxygen and nitrogen

• It is very thick and can melt lead

• It is mostly transparent and composed of water vapor

What does NASA plan to do with the ISS at the end of 2030?

• Upgrade the ISS

• Move the ISS to a higher orbit

• Crash the ISS into the ocean

• Send the ISS to the moon

Why does NASA plan to crash the ISS into the ocean?

• To make space for commercial satellites

• To reduce space debris

• As a reminder that nothing within Earth's orbit can stay in space forever

• To study ocean impact

The largest planet.

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

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