Space Debris and Its Impact

What did astronaut Tim Peake observe on the International Space Station's window?

• A shooting star

• A chip caused by space debris

• A meteorite impact

• A crack from temperature changes

How many successful satellite launches have occurred since Sputnik?

• About 1,000

• About 3,000

• About 5,000

• About 10,000

What percentage of tracked space objects are functioning spacecraft?

• 25%

• 75%

• 10%

• 50%

What event in 2009 significantly increased space debris?

• A space shuttle explosion

• A US satellite colliding with a Russian satellite

• A solar flare

• A meteor shower

Which country tested a space weapon by destroying one of its satellites in 2007?

• India

• China

• United States

• Russia

What was the purpose of Project West Ford?

• To clean up space debris

• To form a radio antenna using copper wire

• To test a space weapon

• To create a new type of satellite

What is the Kessler Effect?

• A method to clean space debris

• A scenario where debris collisions create more debris

• A space exploration mission

• A new type of satellite technology

Which of the following is NOT a proposed solution for dealing with space junk?

• Space elevators

• Space tug boats

• Orbital harpoons

• Lasers

Why is space debris a concern for everyone on Earth?

• It causes earthquakes

• It increases global warming

• It can disrupt satellite services

• It affects weather patterns

What analogy is used to describe how we have treated space in terms of pollution?

• A landfill

• A forest

• An ocean

• A desert