WorksheetsChallenger Learning Center Vocabulary
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is responsible for overseeing the astronauts onboard a space vehicle?
a)
A) Flight Director
b)
B) Mission Commander
c)
C) Rover
d)
D) Task Cards
2.
What is an artificial environment created to resemble an actual place?
a)
A) Life Support
b)
B) Simulator
c)
C) Airlock
d)
D) Navigation
3.
Which of the following refers to step-by-step written instructions for performing a job?
a)
A) Task Cards
b)
B) Flight Director
c)
C) Communication
d)
D) Geology
4.
What device allows people and objects to pass between areas while minimizing pressure change and air loss?
a)
A) Airlock
b)
B) Rover
c)
C) Medical
d)
D) Simulator
5.
What is the term for the science of sending or receiving information?
a)
A) Communication
b)
B) Biology
c)
C) Geology
d)
D) Robotics
6.
Which term refers to the science of getting spacecraft from place to place, determining position, course, and distance?
a)
A) Navigation
b)
B) Life Support
c)
C) Space Weather
d)
D) Geology
7.
What is the term for anything related to the science of medicine or treatment of illness and injuries?
a)
A) Biology
b)
B) Robotics
c)
C) Medical
d)
D) Communication
8.
What branch of engineering involves the design and operation of robots?
a)
A) Geology
b)
B) Life Support
c)
C) Robotics
d)
D) Space Weather
9.
What term refers to an unmanned tool used for exploring distant locations?
a)
A) Rover
b)
B) Flight Director
c)
C) Task Cards
d)
D) Medical
10.
What science focuses on the history of the Earth and its life, especially recorded in rocks?
a)
A) Geology
b)
B) Biology
c)
C) Navigation
d)
D) Space Weather
11.
What is the branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes?
a)
A) Biology
b)
B) Geology
c)
C) Medical
d)
D) Robotics
12.
What term describes the components of a spacecraft that support human life, including air, water, and oxygen?
a)
A) Life Support
b)
B) Navigation
c)
C) Rover
d)
D) Task Cards
13.
What term refers to the variable conditions on the sun and in space that can influence technology on Earth?
a)
A) Geology
b)
B) Biology
c)
C) Space Weather
d)
D) Medical
14.
What does "Rendezvous" mean?
a)
A) A type of terrain on the Moon
b)
B) A type of spacecraft propulsion system
c)
C) The process of converting sunlight into energy
d)
D) Meeting at an appointed or designated place and time
15.
What is "Velocity"?
a)
A) The speed at which an object is traveling in a given direction
b)
B) The force exerted by air on a surface
c)
C) The measure of electrical potential in a circuit
d)
D) The curved path an object follows as it revolves around a celestial body
16.
What does "Trajectory" refer to?
a)
A) A tool used to measure air pressure
b)
B) The amount of mass in a given space
c)
C) The path an object takes when moving through space
d)
D) The measure of the amount of electrical charge
17.
What is "Propulsion"?
a)
A) The action of driving or pushing forward
b)
B) The ability to decrypt a coded message
c)
C) The process of converting information into a secret code
d)
D) The amount of sunlight absorbed by a solar panel
18.
What does "Encrypt" mean?
a)
A) To make a coded message intelligible
b)
B) To convert information into a secret code that hides its true meaning
c)
C) The process of converting sunlight into energy
d)
D) The measure of electrical potential in a circuit
19.
What does "Decrypt" mean?
a)
A) A device for measuring air pressure
b)
B) The amount of energy required to send a spacecraft into orbit
c)
C) To make a coded or unclear message intelligible
d)
D) The process of converting information into a secret code
20.
What is "Programming"?
a)
A) The action of providing instructions to a computer to perform a set of actions without direct human control
b)
B) A technique for measuring the acidity of a liquid
c)
C) The ability to generate electrical current
d)
D) The study of the physical features of the ground
21.
What is "Program Nesting"?
a)
A) A scenario in which you program an instrument to follow instructions only when certain criteria are met
b)
B) The study of how objects move through space
c)
C) The action of sending coded messages to Earth
d)
D) The measure of how fast an object is traveling
22.
What is "Terrain"?
a)
A) A type of spacecraft propulsion system
b)
B) The physical features of the ground or surface of an area
c)
C) The amount of light energy received by a solar panel
d)
D) A device used to measure electrical current
23.
What does "Rappel" mean?
a)
A) The curved path an object follows in orbit
b)
B) A type of energy required for spacecraft propulsion
c)
C) A machine used to measure temperature in space
d)
D) Descent from a high place using a rope or cable
24.
What does "Skylight" refer to?
a)
A) The amount of sunlight absorbed by a solar panel
b)
B) An opening in the roof or top of a cave that exposes the subsurface
c)
C) A tool used to measure electrical current
d)
D) A type of terrain found on Mars
25.
What is a "Tether"?
a)
A) A line attached to an object or person to secure it in place
b)
B) The path an object follows when moving through space
c)
C) A satellite that orbits Earth
d)
D) The force exerted by air on a surface
26.
What is a "Motherboard"?
a)
A) A circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or device
b)
B) A device used to generate electrical potential in a circuit
c)
C) A type of satellite used for communication
d)
D) A type of terrain on the Moon
27.
What does "Geothermal" mean?
a)
A) Using the heat produced by a planetary body
b)
B) A device for measuring the acidity of a liquid
c)
C) The amount of current flowing through a wire
d)
D) A process used to send coded messages
28.
What does "Density" measure?
a)
A) The amount of energy required to propel a spacecraft
b)
B) The amount of mass in a particular space, calculated by dividing mass by volume
c)
C) The amount of light energy hitting a surface
d)
D) The ability of a substance to conduct electricity
29.
What is "Radiation"?
a)
A) Energy that moves from one place to another as a wave or stream of high-energy particles
b)
B) The process of sending coded information through a satellite
c)
C) The force exerted by air on a surface
d)
D) The study of living organisms and their vital processes
30.
What does "Air Pressure" refer to?
a)
A) The amount of sunlight absorbed by a solar panel
b)
B) The speed at which an object travels in space
c)
C) The force exerted by air on a surface
d)
D) The energy required for spacecraft propulsion
31.
What does "pH" measure?
a)
A) The acidity or basicity of a liquid
b)
B) The force exerted by air on a surface
c)
C) The amount of current flowing through a circuit
d)
D) The energy used by a solar panel to generate power
32.
What is "Voltage"?
a)
A) The measure of how forceful electrons are pushed through a circuit
b)
B) The study of life on other planets
c)
C) The force exerted by air on a surface
d)
D) The path a spacecraft takes when moving through space
33.
What does "Current" refer to in electrical terms?
a)
A) The amount of energy required to send a spacecraft to the Moon
b)
B) The speed at which an object is moving
c)
C) The action of sending information to Earth
d)
D) The measure of the amount of flow of electrical charge
34.
What is a "Solar Panel"?
a)
A) A device designed to absorb the Sun’s rays as a source of energy
b)
B) A circuit board that connects all parts of a computer
c)
C) The path an object follows in orbit
d)
D) The force exerted by air on a surface
35.
What does "Irradiance" measure?
a)
A) The amount of light energy from one thing hitting a square meter of another each second
b)
B) The amount of air pressure inside a spacecraft
c)
C) The measure of electrical potential in a circuit
d)
D) The action of moving downward or falling
36.
What is an "Ammeter"?
a)
A) A device used to measure the acidity of a liquid
b)
B) An instrument used to measure electric current
c)
C) A machine used to generate solar power
d)
D) The curved path an object follows in orbit
37.
What does the term "Lunar" refer to?
a)
A) Related to the sun
b)
B) Related to the moon
c)
C) Related to space weather
d)
D) Related to altitude
38.
What does "Docking" mean in the context of space missions?
a)
A) A maneuver that moves a spacecraft to the moon
b)
B) Joining with a space station or another spacecraft in space
c)
C) The process of landing on the moon
d)
D) A series of vibrations on the moon
39.
What is "Translunar Injection"?
a)
A) The curved path a spacecraft follows around the moon
b)
B) A maneuver that moves a spacecraft from Earth’s orbit to a trajectory toward the moon
c)
C) The process of landing on the moon
d)
D) A type of crater formed by meteor impacts
40.
What are "Lava Tubes"?
a)
A) A type of rover used for moon exploration
b)
B) Cave formations made by lava flowing either above or below the surface
c)
C) The path an object follows as it revolves around a celestial body
d)
D) Vibrations that occur on the moon
41.
What does "Moonquake" refer to?
a)
A) A series of vibrations on the moon similar to an earthquake
b)
B) A type of rover used for moon exploration
c)
C) A device used to measure altitude
d)
D) A crater on the moon formed by a collision
42.
What does "Descent" mean in space exploration?
a)
A) The process of rising or elevating
b)
B) The action of moving downward, dropping, or falling
c)
C) The act of landing on a celestial body
d)
D) The curved path an object follows in orbit
43.
What is "Altitude"?
a)
A) The distance between the Earth and the Moon
b)
B) The vertical elevation of an object above a surface
c)
C) The curved path an object follows as it orbits
d)
D) The temperature of a planetary surface
44.
What is a "Satellite"?
a)
A) An artificial body placed in orbit to collect information for communication
b)
B) A natural satellite that revolves around a planet
c)
C) A crater formed by an impact
d)
D) A device used for measuring space weather
45.
What does "Orbit" refer to?
a)
A) A straight path an object follows in space
b)
B) The curved path an object follows as it revolves around a celestial body
c)
C) The action of moving downward
d)
D) A device for collecting space data
46.
What is a "Crater"?
a)
A) A type of spacecraft used for lunar exploration
b)
B) A basin resulting from the collision of an object with a planetary surface
c)
C) The curved path an object follows in space
d)
D) A type of lava tube
47.
What is the primary function of a spacesuit?
a)
D) To increase mobility in zero gravity
b)
C) To enhance communication with mission control
c)
B) To protect astronauts from the vacuum of space
d)
A) To provide comfort during long missions
48.
What does the term 'Orbital Insertion' refer to?
a)
A) The process of landing a spacecraft on a planet
b)
B) The maneuver to place a spacecraft into a stable orbit
c)
D) The procedure for docking with a space station
d)
C) The act of launching a spacecraft from Earth
49.
What is the purpose of a 'Heat Shield' on a spacecraft?
a)
C) To protect the spacecraft during re-entry
b)
B) To maintain internal temperature
c)
A) To protect against space debris
d)
D) To enhance propulsion efficiency
50.
What was the goal of NASA’s Teacher in Space Project?
a)
To develop new teaching methods in art education.
b)
To conduct space missions for teachers.
c)
To inspire students and promote interest in STEM education.
d)
To provide teachers with free space travel.
51.
Who was selected as the first teacher to fly in space?
a)
Christa McAuliffe
b)
Sally Ride
c)
Mae Jemison
d)
Eileen Collins
52.
How many teachers applied for the Teacher in Space Program?
a)
5,000
b)
11,000
c)
20,000
d)
15,000
53.
What subject did Christa McAuliffe teach?
a)
Science
b)
Physical Education
c)
Social Studies
d)
Mathematics
54.
What was the name of the space shuttle that carried Christa McAuliffe?
a)
Discovery
b)
Atlantis
c)
Endeavour
d)
Challenger
55.
On what date did the Challenger disaster occur?
a)
February 1, 1986
b)
March 28, 1986
c)
January 28, 1985
d)
January 28, 1986
56.
What caused the Challenger disaster?
a)
Pilot error during launch
b)
Failure of an O-ring seal in cold weather.
c)
Mechanical failure of the main engines
d)
Excessive weight of the payload
57.
How long after launch did the Challenger break apart?
a)
60 seconds
b)
90 seconds
c)
73 seconds
d)
120 seconds
58.
What educational activities was Christa McAuliffe supposed to do in space?
a)
Conduct educational experiments and teach lessons from space.
b)
Conduct scientific research on plant growth
c)
Perform zero-gravity gymnastics
d)
Test new space suit designs
59.
Who was Christa McAuliffe’s backup for the mission?
a)
Sally Ride
b)
Mae Jemison
c)
Barbara Morgan
d)
Eileen Collins
60.
Why were the Challenger Learning Centers created?
a)
To promote STEM education through interactive learning experiences.
b)
To reduce costs in education
c)
To promote physical education through sports
d)
To focus solely on arts education
61.
Who played a key role in founding the Challenger Learning Centers?
a)
The families of the Challenger crew, particularly Christa McAuliffe's family.
b)
NASA administrators
c)
Teachers from Christa McAuliffe's school
d)
Astronauts from the Space Shuttle program
62.
What is the main goal of the Challenger Learning Centers?
a)
To focus solely on arts education.
b)
To promote physical fitness through sports activities.
c)
To provide engaging educational experiences in STEM through simulations.
d)
To provide entertainment through movie screenings.
63.
When was the first Challenger Learning Center established?
a)
1985
b)
1990
c)
1986
d)
1988
64.
What type of activities do students participate in at Challenger Learning Centers?
a)
Students participate in simulated space missions and STEM activities.
b)
Students participate in outdoor sports and games.
c)
Students attend lectures on history and literature.
d)
Students engage in art and music classes.
65.
How many Challenger Learning Centers exist worldwide today?
a)
More than 40
b)
60
c)
52
d)
Less than 20
66.
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
a)
Michael Collins
b)
Yuri Gagarin
c)
Neil Armstrong
d)
Buzz Aldrin
67.
What year did Apollo 11 land on the Moon?
a)
1969
b)
1975
c)
1965
d)
1972
68.
What was the name of the lunar module that landed on the Moon during Apollo 11?
a)
Columbia
b)
Lunar Explorer
c)
Apollo
d)
Eagle
69.
Which astronaut stayed in orbit around the Moon while the other two walked on the surface?
a)
Buzz Aldrin
b)
Neil Armstrong
c)
Michael Collins
d)
Yuri Gagarin
70.
What famous words did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped onto the Moon?
a)
To infinity and beyond!
b)
That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.
c)
One small step for mankind, one giant leap for a man.
d)
This is a giant leap for humanity.
71.
What is the goal of NASA’s Artemis program?
a)
To send robotic missions to Jupiter's moons.
b)
To return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence.
c)
To develop new spacecraft for interstellar travel.
d)
To explore Mars and establish a colony.
72.
Who is Artemis named after?
a)
A Roman goddess
b)
The Greek goddess of the Moon.
c)
A character from Greek mythology
d)
A constellation in the night sky
73.
Which spacecraft is being used to transport astronauts to the Moon as part of the Artemis program?
a)
Apollo spacecraft
b)
Space Shuttle
c)
Orion spacecraft
d)
Dragon spacecraft
74.
Which space agency is partnering with NASA for the Artemis program?
a)
China National Space Administration (CNSA)
b)
Russian Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
c)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
d)
European Space Agency (ESA)
75.
What is the planned lunar base for the Artemis program called?
a)
Artemis Station
b)
Moon Base Alpha
c)
Lunar Gateway
d)
Lunar Colony
76.
What is the surface of the Moon mostly covered in?
a)
Ice
b)
Lava
c)
Regolith
d)
Sand
77.
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
a)
27.3 days
b)
365 days
c)
30 days
d)
14 days
78.
Which of these is true about the Moon’s atmosphere?
a)
The Moon has no atmosphere at all.
b)
The Moon's atmosphere is similar to Earth's.
c)
The Moon has a dense atmosphere.
d)
The Moon has a very thin atmosphere.
79.
What are the dark, flat plains on the Moon called?
a)
Maria
b)
Ridges
c)
Highlands
d)
Craters
80.
Why do astronauts on the Moon wear spacesuits?
a)
To keep warm in the cold Moon environment.
b)
To look stylish during lunar missions.
c)
Astronauts wear spacesuits to protect against harsh conditions and provide life support on the Moon.
d)
To prevent sunburn from the Moon's surface.
81.
Which job involves designing the navigation system for spacecraft?
a)
Electrical Technician
b)
Software Developer
c)
Aerospace Engineer (Navigation Systems Specialist)
d)
Mechanical Engineer
82.
What does a systems technician do during a space mission?
a)
A systems technician designs new spacecraft systems before the mission.
b)
A systems technician conducts scientific experiments in space.
c)
A systems technician manages the crew's daily schedules during the mission.
d)
A systems technician ensures the spacecraft's systems operate correctly during a space mission.
83.
Why is communication important during a Moon mission?
a)
Communication can be ignored if the technology is advanced enough.
b)
Communication is primarily for entertainment during the mission.
c)
Communication is essential for coordination, safety, and real-time decision-making during a Moon mission.
d)
Communication is only needed for scientific research.
84.
Which career is responsible for monitoring astronaut health and fitness during a mission?
a)
Mission Control Specialist
b)
Astrobiologist
c)
Spacecraft Engineer
d)
Flight Surgeon
85.
What is the best way for a lunar rover to navigate the Moon’s surface?
a)
Utilize onboard sensors and pre-mapped terrain data for navigation.
b)
Use only visual observations for navigation.
c)
Follow a random path without any guidance.
d)
Rely solely on remote control from Earth.
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