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WorksheetsTo the stars!
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 21mins
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1.
What is powering the ships that Hawking is creating?
a)
Gasoline
b)
Diesel
c)
Light
d)
Wind
2.
How have advances in miniaturization made project Breakthrough Starship possible?
a)
A high-powered laser can be created.
b)
The spacecraft can now survive the pressure of the journey.
c)
The spacecraft can travel fast enough to reach Alpha Centauri.
d)
A tiny control panel for the spacecraft can be built.
3.
Why is it important for the spacecraft to reach its top speed in two minutes?
a)
That is how long the spacecraft will be within the laser's range.
b)
The spacecraft needs to reach Alpha Centauri within 20 years.
c)
The spacecraft needs to travel quickly to withstand the force of gravity.
d)
The spacecraft needs to quickly get outside of Earth's atmosphere.
4.
"The tiny, fragile craft would also need to be able to survive the pressure created by its rapidly increasing speed."
Which of the following is the BEST synonym for the word "fragile"?
Which of the following is the BEST synonym for the word "fragile"?
a)
miniature
b)
sturdy
c)
spherical
d)
delicate
5.
Why does Stephen Hawking believe that this journey is important?
a)
He enjoys exploring new things
b)
He believes Earth may not last forever
c)
Hawking wants to find evidence of aliens
d)
None of these choices.
6.
What major problem must Hawking figure out a solution to in order to make this trip a reality?
a)
He must figure out how to remove gravity from earth.
b)
He must figure out how to get information from the ship
c)
He must find a way to power the spacecraft
d)
He must find a way to put a man on the spacecraft.
7.
What is NASA an abbreviation for?
a)
National Aviation & Space Association
b)
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
c)
Nautical, Air, & Space Administration
d)
Nautical, Aviation & Space Association
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