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Tardigrade Behavior and Space Challenges

Tardigrade Behavior and Space Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Ralphie and his team face a series of challenges involving a tardigrade and a rescue mission for Wanda. Miscommunication leads to Wanda being untethered in space, prompting Ralphie to attempt a daring rescue. The team learns the importance of communication and teamwork as they devise a plan to save Wanda.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial misunderstanding about the tardigrade's behavior?

It wanted to eat the crew.

It was looking for food.

It was trying to escape.

It was searching for water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ralphie manage to shrink the port-a-shrinker?

By using a special tool.

By pressing a button on the tardigrade.

By manually adjusting its size.

By waiting for the tardigrade to excrete it.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Wanda mistakenly believe Ralphie had ejected?

The tardigrade.

The port-a-shrinker.

The Canadarm2.

The laundry capsule.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ralphie learn about moving in microgravity?

He must use a jetpack to move.

He needs to push against something to move.

He can move without any support.

He can float freely without any effort.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Ralphie detach his tether?

To perform a spacewalk.

To reach Wanda more easily.

To fix a broken part of the station.

To retrieve the tardigrade.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the critical issue Ralphie and Wanda faced?

Running out of oxygen.

No objects left to push off from.

A malfunctioning space suit.

A broken communication device.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle did Ralphie and Wanda use to solve their problem?

Newton's first law of motion.

Newton's second law of motion.

Newton's third law of motion.

The law of conservation of energy.

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