Science

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pictures taken by the Cassini spacecraft show that the rings surrounding Saturn have dark and light bands. Until these pictures were taken, scientists on Earth did not know about this difference in color. Why was the Cassinispacecraft able to take pictures ofthe dark and light bands in Saturn’s rings while they are not visible from Earth?
The rings around Saturn are covered by thick, dark clouds made of toxic gases.
Bright sunlight makes it difficult to see colors the farther it travels in the solar system.
The differences between the light and dark bands are the result of minerals not found on Earth.
Telescopes on Earth are not powerful enough to see these difference at such a great distance.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Probes are sometimes sent into space. Some have been sent to orbit planets. Landing on a planet, however, is necessary to gather what kind of data?
Taking photographs
Measuring diameter
Collecting soil samples
Determining temperature of atmosphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Curiosity is an unmanned robot vehicle that is exploring the surface of Mars. It was launched by NASA on November 26, 2011, and it landed on Mars on August 5, 2012. According to NASA, its mission is to see if Mars ever could have supported small life forms called microbes and if humans could survive there someday. It is important that during Curiosity’s time on Mars, it must be able to do which of the following?
Take measurements and collect data for Earth
Provide adequate space for astronauts to live
Shield Earth from the Suns radiation
Launch space probes or other spacecraft
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Many telescopes have been launched into orbit around Earth or sent out into deep space. What is an advantage of using these telescopes rather than an Earth-bound telescope to gather images?
Telescopes launched into space are usually smaller than the ones found on Earth.
The images are usually clearer, because they do not have to look through our atmosphere.
It is easier for scientists to make adjustments to an orbiting telescope than to a fixed telescope.
Orbiting telescopes usually last longer, because it is cold in deep space.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Due to continued technological improvements, great advances in knowledge have been gained about the solar system and the stars beyond. Which of the following was the earliest technology that allowed humans to gather information about remote objects in space?
Space shuttle
Telescope
Microscope
Thermometer
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An astronauts space suit contains many different parts. Each part plays a crucial role in the astronauts survival, and all the parts must fit together perfectly. Which of the following is NOT a crucial element in space suit technologies?
Allows astronauts to see further into space
Protects astronauts from harmful radiation
Protects astronauts from variations in pressure
Helps the astronaut regulate temperature
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NGSS.MS-PS3-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The space exploration industry has a positive effect on Floridas economy in many ways, including creating an increase in which of the following?
Unemployment
Fishing
Tourism
Prices
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