Quiz on Robert Ballard and Marine Science

What is Robert Ballard known for?

• Writing novels

• Finding shipwrecks

• Painting landscapes

• Building skyscrapers

Use the caption on page 22, at what temperature do hydrothermal vents spew salt water?

• 100°F

• 300°F

• 500°F

• 700°F

What is Ballard passionate about sharing?

• His books

• His scientific papers

• What he has learned from his journeys

• His exploration ship

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What is the heading on page 24?

• Dare to Dream

• Dare to Fly

• Dare to Achieve

• Dare to Soar

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What type of aircraft did Aida de Acosta fly?

• Airplane

• Helicopter

• Dirigible

• Glider

Who was Amelia Earhart?

• A photographer

• The first woman to fly across the Atlantic

• An author

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Use the side bar "In Her Own Words." What did Amelia Earhart say when she was flying?

• "I love the sky."

• "Flying is my passion."

• "I knew I had to fly."

• "The sky is the limit."

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What is Neil Armstrong known for?

• Being the first person ever to stand on the moon.

• Working for NASA

• Being a Navy pilot

What amazing astronaut participated in 7 missions and spent more than 1,500 hours in space?

• Sally Ride

• Guion Bluford

• Ellen Ochoa

• Franklin Chang-Diaz

Write down the invention that was a result of special foam that was installed in NASA's airplane seats?

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