Space Elevator Listening Quiz (Grade 7)

What is an orbit, basically?

• Going up and sideways continuously while not falling down.

• Going up and sideways and falling down.

• Going up and sideways and eventually going up and away.

What makes the elevator more efficient to orbit the Earth?

• You only need to go up, because the rotation of the Earth adds sideways movement.

• You only need to go sideways, because the speed of the elevator makes you go up.

Between on minutes 2-3, what is one notable advantage of a space elevator?

• It costs less to transport things to space in comparison to a rocket.

• It uses less energy and uses eco-friendly energy sources.

• It's faster in comparison to a rocket.

What are the major components of a space elevator? (choose 4)

• Tether

• Counterweight

• Anchor

• Climber

• Surface

What are three main characteristics of a functional tether?

• Light

• Affordable

• Stable

• Nuclear

• Spectacular

Other than the tether, what are some notable difficulties to make the space elevator? (name 2)

• Power Source

• Raw Materials

• Whiplash

• Moon

According to scientists, why should people make a space elevator on the moon first?

• The gravity is weaker, and we can do test builds there.

• The gravity is stronger, and we can do test builds there.

• The gravity is weaker, and we can do test builds on Earth first.

Checkpoint (before moving to the next video). Would you use a space elevator to travel to your Final Project planet?

• Yes

• No

Why would you use / not use a space elevator to go to your Final Project planet? (Use at least 4 reasons for maximum score)