Astronauts and Their Unique Lifestyle Quiz

What is the altitude at which astronauts live and work?

• 600 kilometers

• 800 kilometers

• 400 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

What term is used to describe the low gravity environment in space?

• High gravity

• Low gravity

• Zero gravity

• Microgravity

According to the passage, what do astronauts use to keep their eating utensils in place?

• Glue

• Tape

• Magnets

• Velcro

Why are powdered condiments restricted in space?

• They spoil quickly

• They are hard to store

• They can float and block air vents

• They are too heavy

How much exercise do astronauts typically do each day?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

What happens to body fluids in microgravity?

• They gather in the lower body

• They remain unchanged

• They decrease

• They gather in the upper body

How do astronauts prevent themselves from floating away while exercising?

• They hold onto equipment

• They tie themselves down

• They use weights

• They use special machines

What must astronauts do to their sleeping bags?

• Use them as pillows

• Store them in a closet

• Fix them to the cabin wall

• Leave them loose

What is the speed of the ISS as it travels around the Earth?

• 17,100 miles an hour

• 15,000 miles an hour

• 25,000 miles an hour

• 20,000 miles an hour

How often does the ISS circle the Earth in a day?

• 20 times

• 12 times

• 8 times

• 16 times