Living in Space

What could astronauts carry with them on the International Space Station that could help them recycle materials?

• radio telescopes

• SETI

• plants

• message disks

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Astronauts on the International Space Station will______________________.

• experience very high gravity

• not need to recycle any materials

• send messages with a radio telescope

• carry out medical experiments

The International Space Station will be a permanent space laboratory where a person could stay as long as a year.

• true

• false

Most astronauts experience a little motion sickness at the beginning of a space flight.

• true

• false

The astronauts inside an orbiting spacecraft are in free fall.

• true

• false

What is one of the main challenges astronauts face when living in space for extended periods?

• Lack of oxygen

• Microgravity effects on the body

• Excessive sunlight

• Too much exercise

Which of the following is a method used to produce food in space?

• Hydroponics

• Traditional soil farming

• Fishing

• Hunting

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How do astronauts manage waste on the International Space Station?

• Eject it into space

• Burn it in a small incinerator

• Recycle and repurpose it

• Store it until returning to Earth

What is the primary source of power for the International Space Station?

• Nuclear reactors

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Fossil fuels

Why do astronauts need to exercise regularly while in space?

• To pass the time

• To maintain muscle and bone health

• To prepare for spacewalks

• To compete in space sports