Science: Solar system 2

When planning a mission to another planet, the "launch window" is a critical factor. What does the launch window refer to? a) A specific time of day for optimal launch conditions b) A limited period when planetary alignment allows efficient travel c) The maximum amount of fuel a spacecraft can carry d) The weather conditions at the launch site

• A specific time of day for optimal launch conditions

• A limited period when planetary alignment allows efficient travel

• The maximum amount of fuel a spacecraft can carry

• The weather conditions at the launch site

Human missions to Mars offer the benefit of: a) Limited cost compared to robotic exploration b) Direct observation and sample collection c) Faster travel time due to human piloting d) Reduced risk of equipment malfunctions

• Limited cost compared to robotic exploration

• Direct observation and sample collection

• Faster travel time due to human piloting

• Reduced risk of equipment malfunctions

SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) uses radio telescopes to detect: a) Visible light from distant galaxies b) Radio waves potentially carrying messages from civilizations c) X-ray emissions from black holes d) Infrared radiation from hot stars

• Visible light from distant galaxies

• Radio waves potentially carrying messages from civilizations

• X-ray emissions from black holes

• Infrared radiation from hot stars

Compared to the outer planets (Jovian), the inner planets are primarily composed of: a) Hydrogen and Helium b) Rock and Metals c) Ice and Ammonia d) All of the above

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Rock and Metals

• Ice and Ammonia

• All of the above

The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a giant: a) Volcanic eruption b) Storm system c) Mountain range d) Icy moon in Jupiter's orbit

• Volcanic eruption

• Storm system

• Mountain range

• Icy moon in Jupiter's orbit

The largest moon in our solar system, Ganymede, orbits which planet? a) Earth b) Mars (c) Jupiter d) Saturn

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

According to theories, planets formed from the swirling dust and gas of the early solar system due to: a) Electrical discharges in the disk b) Gravitational attraction and collisions of particles c) Repulsive forces pushing material outwards d) The influence of a nearby exploding star

• Electrical discharges in the disk

• Gravitational attraction and collisions of particles

• Repulsive forces pushing material outwards

• The influence of a nearby exploding star

Rovers on Mars use a variety of tools to explore the Martian surface. Which tool NOT typically used by rovers? a) Cameras b) Spectrometers c) Drills for collecting rock samples d) Parachutes (used for landing, not exploration)

• Cameras

• Spectrometers

• Drills for collecting rock samples

• Parachutes (used for landing, not exploration)

International collaboration in space exploration projects benefits from: a) Sharing resources and expertise b) Avoiding competition between nations c) Reducing the overall cost of projects (d) All of the above

• Sharing resources and expertise

• Avoiding competition between nations

• Reducing the overall cost of projects

• All of the above

The largest artificial object currently orbiting Earth is: a) The Hubble Space Telescope (b) The International Space Station (ISS) c) The James Webb Space Telescope d) A geosynchronous communication satellite

• The Hubble Space Telescope

• The International Space Station (ISS)

• The James Webb Space Telescope

• A geosynchronous communication satellite