EYES ON THE SKY: A NASA SIMULATION

Why is there such a large range in temperatures on Mercury?

• Because it's the closest planet to the sun.

• Because it revolves so quickly.

• Because it has almost no atmosphere.

• Because it does not rotate.

What was the name of the first spacecraft to visit Mercury?

• Galileo

• Voyager 1

• Pioneer 11

• Mariner 10

Which of the following is NOT a way that Venus & Earth are similar?

• Similar Size

• Both have moons

• Similar Composition

• Similar Density

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, the closest planet to the sun?

• Because Venus is closer to the Sun than Mercury

• Because Venus has a thicker atmosphere that traps more heat

• Because Mercury has no atmosphere to retain heat

• Because Venus rotates faster than Mercury

Which nation has successfully landed on Venus?

• Soviet Union (USSR)

• United States of America (USA)

• China

• India

What is the series of satellites called that observe Earth?

• SPUTNIK

• HUBBLE

• LANDSAT

• GALILEO

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How many countries have been associated with the International Space Station?

• 3

• 15

• 50

• 150

The purpose of the LANDSAT 9 (2021-Present) program is:

• To explore the outer planets of the solar system.

• To monitor and study changes in the Earth's land surface.

• To provide global internet connectivity.

• To study the deep ocean currents.

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True/False: The moon is getting slightly closer to earth every year.

• True

• False

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How do astronomers believe the moon was formed?

• The moon was formed from debris after a large object collided with Earth.

• The moon was captured by Earth's gravity from space.

• The moon formed at the same time as Earth from the solar nebula.

• The moon is a fragment of a passing comet.