Mysterious Satellite in Earth's Orbit

Mysterious Satellite in Earth's Orbit

Assessment

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the mysterious object following the Russian spacecraft?

It was immediately identified as a Russian satellite.

It was ignored as space debris.

It sparked UFO speculations.

It was considered a natural phenomenon.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the Russian satellite launch in May 2014?

The satellites were launched from the USA.

The launch was delayed by a month.

They launched only one satellite.

A fourth unidentified object appeared.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the US initially classify the unidentified object?

As a space weapon

As a weather satellite

As a piece of debris

As a communication satellite

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the object's controlled movements suggest?

It was a new type of space debris.

It was being controlled by someone.

It was a malfunctioning satellite.

It was a natural space phenomenon.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new classification given to the object by the US?

Object 201428 E

Rodnik Satellite

Cosmos 2,499

Bris KM

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one possible purpose of Cosmos 2,499?

To broadcast television signals

To monitor weather patterns

To perform maintenance tasks

To explore Mars

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the US grow concerned about the fourth object?

It was broadcasting secret messages.

It could be a new kind of space weapon.

It was orbiting too close to the Moon.

It was emitting harmful radiation.

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