Getting Sick in Space

The video discusses how astronauts experience sickness when they first arrive in space due to the body's confusion in a zero-gravity environment. It explains the symptoms like dizziness and nausea and how astronauts manage vomiting using special barf bags designed for space. These bags have liners and zip locks to contain and dispose of vomit safely. The video concludes by affirming that while astronauts do get sick, they have effective tools to handle it.

What causes astronauts to feel sick when they first arrive in space?

• The body's confusion in zero gravity

• Lack of oxygen

• The change in temperature

• Excessive noise

What is a unique feature of the barf bag used by astronauts?

• It has a built-in air freshener

• It is made of metal

• It comes with a liner and a zip lock

• It is disposable after one use

Why is it important for the barf bag to have a good design?

• To make it look appealing

• To make it lightweight

• To ensure it can be reused

• To contain vomit for months in space

How do astronauts clean themselves after using the barf bag?

• They use a wet wipe

• They rinse with water

• They use the liner to clean their face

• They use a vacuum cleaner

What happens to the barf bag after it is used in space?

• It is thrown out of the spacecraft

• It is stored in a special compartment

• It is sent back to Earth immediately

• It is placed in the wet trash