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WorksheetsLife in Space Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
When was the first human in space?
April 12, 1961
November 3, 1989
October 4, 1957
September 3, 1993
When was the first manned moon landing?
July 20, 1969
January 3, 1958
September 3, 1993
August 12, 1977
How much does the international space station (ISS) weigh?
about 1 million pounds
about 1 trillion pounds
about 1 billion pounds
How long do International Space Station missions usually last?
about 6 months
about 2 years
anywhere from 5-10 years
More than 10 years
What happens to tears in space? Explain in complete sentences.
What is the process that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gas called?
electrolysis
hydrolysis
splitolysis
charcoal filtering
How is the ISS powered?
Wind
Nuclear
Fossil Fuels
Solar
What happens to our muscles in microgravity?
They break down and weaken
They puff up and could pop
They flatten and build up with fluids
What is it like to use the bathroom in space? Explain the process in complete sentences.
What is the main reason for the International Space Station?
For research purposes
To play around in microgravity
To see if people can actually survive in space
To collect solar power
How many astronauts can the ISS be home to at a time?
5
3
10
7
Most of the long-term health effects astronauts face are due to what?
Them being in constant free-fall
Lack of oxygen in space
Lack of proper nutrition
Allergies that become more severe
What happens to our saliva when we are in outer space?
It freezes and becomes a solid
It boils and becomes a gas
It hyperactivates, making you slobber like a dog
How much bone mass is lost per month in microgravity?
1%
2%
5%
10%
In your own words, explain at least 1 experiment that was done (or is being done) on the ISS. Write in complete sentences.
