Moon Dust and Its Implications

What is the more accurate term for the side of the moon that is not visible from Earth?

• Hidden side of the moon

• Far side of the moon

• Dark side of the moon

• Shadow side of the moon

What reaction did Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt experience due to moon dust?

• Nausea and dizziness

• Sneezing fit and itchy throat

• Headache and blurred vision

• Skin rash and fever

What did the Stony Brook University research find about moon dust when exposed to a lung fluid mimic?

• It dissolves completely

• It produces hydroxyl radicals

• It becomes non-reactive

• It changes color

What is one of the toxic compounds suspected to be a major component of moon dust?

• Calcium carbonate

• Magnesium oxide

• Aluminum sulfate

• Silicon dioxide

What is one of the features of NASA's redesigned spacesuits to combat moon dust?

• Automatic cleaning system

• No zippers and fewer creases

• Built-in air conditioning

• Integrated communication devices