Apollo 13 Review

What mainly alerted crew to the fact that an oxygen tank had exploded?

• There were water droplets on the walls, ceiling and floor.

• The tank reached 200 psi.

• They heard a sharp bang and a vibration.

• They saw the fuel leaking out of the spacecraft.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between the crew and Mission Control?

• Their relationship is cooperative; they work together to solve problems.

• Their relationship is cheerful; they make jokes with each other.

• Their relationship is indifferent; they don’t really talk to each other.

• Their relationship is aggressive; they fight about how to solve problems.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following words most accurately describes the crew’s descent to Earth?

• energizing

• beautiful

• uncomfortable

• fun

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the original mission of the astronauts on Apollo 13?

• To study and explore the Fra Mauro region of the moon

• To study the effect of weightlessness on the human body

• To study the atmosphere of Earth

• To study the largest storm on Jupiter

Which vocabulary word matches the definition below?

extremely annoyed, especially if you cannot do anything to improve the situation

• exasperated

• indicated

• jettisoned

• conserved

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Which vocabulary word best completes the sentence?

The children began to dance _________ when their favorite song played.

• conserve

• exasperated

• jettison

• spontaneously

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What was the purpose of the Lunar Module (LM)?

• to house the astronauts

• to transport astronauts to the moon’s surface and back

• to navigate in space

• to re-enter Earth

What were the two purposes for water in the spacecraft?

• to drink

• to grow food

• to air condition

• to cool off the engines and equipment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RI.8.2

What were the two purposes of oxygen in the spacecraft?

• to drink

• to breathe

• to use for fuel/power

• to explode

Why were they worried about carbon dioxide in the lunar module?

• if there was too much, the spacecraft would explode

• if there wasn't enough, they couldn't power the space craft

• if there is too much, the astronauts would die

• if there wasn't enough, the astronauts would die