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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How long do astronauts typically spend on the ISS?
a)
a few hours
b)
a few days
c)
a few months
d)
a few years
2.
When do astronauts ride in a space capsule?
a)
when going to the space station
b)
when taking a shower
c)
on a spacewalk
d)
when coming home
3.
What are the big, flat shiny things on the ISS?
a)
solar panels
b)
wind sails
c)
heat reflectors
d)
antennas
4.
The solar panels capture sunlight and turn it into __________
a)
heat
b)
electricity
c)
light
d)
sound
5.
Where does the electricity, that powers lights and computers, originally come from?
a)
from solar panels
b)
from batteries brought from home
c)
from a wind turbine
d)
from a wall outlet
6.
What is the long white object shown in the image?
a)
a fueling system
b)
a robot arm
c)
an antenna
d)
a solar panel
7.
How many bedrooms are on the ISS?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
8.
Which room is referred to as the "galley"?
a)
the bedroom
b)
the bathroom
c)
the kitchen
d)
the laboratory
9.
How many bathrooms are on the ISS?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
Why do the astronaut's muscles get weak?
a)
the robot does their work
b)
lack of water
c)
low gravity
d)
not enough sleep
11.
How long must astronauts exercise every day?
a)
at least 2 minutes
b)
at least 2 hours
c)
at least 20 minutes
d)
at least 20 hours
12.
What activity do astronauts spend the most time doing?
a)
drinking water
b)
washing up
c)
exercising
d)
conducting experiments
13.
What is the nickname of the ISS robot?
a)
R2
b)
3PO
c)
droid
d)
BB
14.
What is it called when an astronaut leaves the ISS in a spacesuit?
a)
a walkabout
b)
a spacewalk
c)
an excursion
d)
a stroll
15.
What is probably the biggest difference from life at home?
a)
there's much less gravity
b)
there's only one bathroom
c)
there are no showers
d)
there are no computers
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