3rd Grade Exit Ticket 2/7

What was the primary role of Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission?

• Pilot of the Columbia

• Commander of the Eagle

• Scientist collecting moon rocks

• Communications officer

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Why was it important for Neil Armstrong to find a flat spot to land the Eagle on the moon?

• To ensure a safe landing

• To avoid damaging the Eagle

• To make it easier to take off again

• To have a better view of Earth

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What challenges did Neil Armstrong face while landing the Eagle on the moon?

• Communication issues with Earth

• Difficulty in controlling the Eagle's descent

• Lack of visibility due to moon dust

• Malfunctioning of the Eagle's engines

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What was the significance of the phrase "The Eagle has landed"?

• It indicated the start of the mission

• It confirmed the successful landing on the moon

• It was a signal to begin moon exploration

• It marked the end of the mission

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How did the public react to the moon landing as they watched it on TV?

• They were indifferent

• They celebrated with joy and pride

• They were skeptical about its authenticity

• They were concerned about the astronauts' safety

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What precautions did the astronauts take before walking on the moon?

• They checked their communication devices

• They wore space suits and carried air tanks

• They practiced walking in low gravity

• They set up a base camp

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What did Neil Armstrong mean by "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"?

• His step was physically small but symbolically significant

• He was referring to the size of the moon

• He was talking about the distance traveled to the moon

• He was describing the moon's surface

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Why did Michael Collins remain in the spaceship while Armstrong and Aldrin were on the moon?

• To maintain communication with Earth

• To ensure the spaceship remained in orbit

• To conduct experiments in space

• To prepare for the return journey

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What did the astronauts discover about the moon's gravity compared to Earth's?

• It was stronger, making movement difficult

• It was weaker, allowing them to jump higher

• It was the same as Earth's gravity

• It was unpredictable and varied

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What was the purpose of collecting moon rock samples during the mission?

• To sell them as souvenirs

• To study them for scientific research

• To use them as building materials

• To test their weight in space

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