International Space Station Quiz

What is the ISS?

• A. A large spacecraft that orbits Earth

• B. A satellite that orbits Mars

• C. A space station on the Moon

• D. A spacecraft that orbits the Sun

What is one of the purposes of the ISS?

• A. To serve as a tourist destination

• B. To act as a science lab for experiments in space

• C. To be a storage facility for space equipment

• D. To function as a space museum

What unique experience do astronauts have on the ISS?

• A. They experience weightlessness

• B. They experience extreme gravity

• C. They experience constant daylight

• D. They experience high temperatures

What did astronauts on the ISS pretend to be?

• A. Space tourists

• B. Olympic athletes

• C. Space engineers

• D. Space chefs

What happens to gravity in space compared to Earth?

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• There's no gravity pulling you down.

• It remains the same.

How do astronauts move in space?

• They walk.

• They float and can move in all directions.

• They run.

• They crawl.

Why do astronauts need to exercise in space?

• To keep their muscles strong.

• To lose weight.

• To pass time.

• To stay warm.

What is a unique challenge mentioned about playing sports in zero gravity?

• Finding equipment.

• Finding a space to play.

• Imagining playing your favorite sport.

• Getting enough players.

What is one of the main differences in training between Olympic athletes and astronauts?

• Olympic athletes train in weightlessness.

• Astronauts train under Earth's gravity.

• Olympic athletes train under Earth's gravity.

• Astronauts do not need to adapt to weightlessness.

What do astronauts in space have to adapt to?

• High gravity

• Weightlessness

• High temperatures

• Low oxygen levels