Space Review

What is the purpose of an uncrewed spacecraft mission?

• To save expenses

• Uncrewed missions put lives at risk

• To know that the mission is safe

• To travel in uncharted territory

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In the picture, a student is using a string, a ball and a hollow tube for a handle, to show the motion in our solar system. What does the string represent?

• a star

• force of gravity

• a planet

• the moon

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What is a telescope used for?

• To make long distance calls

• Helps us see the surface features in space

• Gives us the temperature in space

• Tells us what the planets are made of

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If gravitational force was removed from earth, which of the following statements would be true?

• There would be no effects

• Everything would fall off of the earth and the moon would fall too.

• The moon would leave its orbit and move into outer space.

• The moon would orbit faster around the earth

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What phenomenon causes a solar eclipse?

• The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.

• The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Earth's shadow falls on the Sun.

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Analyze the importance of the International Space Station (ISS) in scientific research. What are some key experiments conducted on the ISS?

• The ISS is important for scientific research because it provides a unique environment for experiments in microgravity. Key experiments include studying the effects of long-term space travel on the human body and growing plants in space.

• The ISS is important for scientific research because it provides a platform for launching satellites. Key experiments include testing new satellite technologies and monitoring Earth's weather patterns.

• The ISS has no importance in scientific research. It is primarily used for space tourism.

• The ISS is important for scientific research because it provides a base for mining asteroids. Key experiments include extracting minerals from asteroids and testing new mining technologies.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)?

• They are mostly made of rock and metal.

• They have very few moons.

• They are primarily composed of gases and liquids.

• They are closer to the Sun than the Earth is.

Explain why the inner planets are rocky while the outer planets are gaseous.

• The inner planets are closer to the Sun and could not retain light gases.

• The outer planets are closer to the Sun and could not retain light gases.

• The inner planets are farther from the Sun and could not retain light gases.

• The outer planets are farther from the Sun and could not retain light gases.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Investigate the role of gravity in the formation of the solar system.

• Gravity caused the planets to move away from the Sun.

• Gravity caused the planets to form from a rotating disk of gas and dust.

• Gravity caused the planets to collide and form moons.

• Gravity caused the planets to stop moving.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which list correctly lists the characteristics of a planet?

• -Orbits the sun

  -Is round in shape

  -Has "cleared the neighborhood"

• -Orbits a planet

  -Is round in shape

  -Has "cleared the neighborhood"

• -Orbits the Sun

  -Is not round in shape

  -Has not "cleared the neighborhood'