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Understanding the Challenger Disaster

Authored by Lisa Fehling

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9th Grade

Understanding the Challenger Disaster
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the Challenger disaster?

A bird strike during launch

Failure of the O-ring seals in the solid rocket booster

A fuel tank explosion

Pilot error

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first civilian teacher selected to fly on the Challenger mission?

Neil Armstrong

Christa McAuliffe

Sally Ride

John Glenn

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe one major impact the Challenger disaster had on NASA's space program.

It led to the immediate cancellation of all future space missions.

It resulted in a temporary suspension of the shuttle program and a review of safety protocols.

It caused NASA to switch to unmanned missions only.

It had no significant impact on NASA's operations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technical failure was directly responsible for the Challenger disaster?

Malfunctioning heat shield

Faulty fuel pump

O-ring seal failure in cold temperatures

Defective navigation system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's immediate reaction to the Challenger disaster?

Indifference due to frequent space missions

Shock and mourning across the nation

Celebration of a successful mission

Anger towards the astronauts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain how the Challenger disaster influenced public perception of space exploration.

It increased public enthusiasm for space missions.

It led to skepticism and concern about the safety of space travel.

It had no effect on public perception.

It made people more interested in becoming astronauts.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify one key figure involved in the Challenger disaster investigation.

Albert Einstein

Richard Feynman

Buzz Aldrin

Stephen Hawking

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