The investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through the use of satellites, space probes, or spacecrafts with human crews.
Space Exploration
Newton's Law of Gravity
the ISS
Space Navigation
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What are the conditions in space?
extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, Ultraviolet radiation
extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, no radiation
extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Ultraviolet radiation
extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Radiation
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What are some accommodations to help Astronauts in micro-gravity?
Work out and Take supplements for proper nutrition
Lift weights and pump iron
They don't need to do anything microgravity makes you stronger
Plenty of sleep
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Atmosphere is :
only consisting of argon and oxygen
gases on the floor of the Earth
all the gases around a planet
all the gases near the solar beams
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is are the accommodations for living and working in space?
Space shuttle, SpaceSuit, Exercising daily, freeze dried food
Space shuttle, SpaceSuit, Exercising daily, freeze dried food, Television
Just a ship and their phone
Space suit, Rover, Telescope, food
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What does the space suit provide protection against?
Extreme temperatures
Muscle loss
Bone loss
Excessive oxygen
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following is NOT affected by microgravity in space?
Bone loss
Muscle loss
Oxygen loss
Kidney stones
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of over exposure to radiation?
weight loss
vomiting
nervous system disorders
hearing loss
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following materials would be best to reflect the Sun's harmful rays during space walks?
Glass
Plastic
Mylar
Fiberglass
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The human body can only go a few days without water. How do astronauts fulfill this need?
Take frozen water
Recycle wastewater
Make water
Chemically combine space elements to make water
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
How do astronauts accommodate the need for food when space on the shuttle is limited?
Dehydrated food
Hunt in
Grow food on the shuttle
Order take out
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Temperatures in space can range from negative 450 degrees Fahrenheit to temperatures in the 1000s. How do astronauts protect themselves?
sunscreen and mittens
temperature controlled space suits
sunglasses
pressurized space suits
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Space shuttles are reinforced with high tensile material to avoid punctures in the hull. What may cause such problems?
Micrometeroids
Satellites
Space Probes
Asteroids
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following would NOT help to lessen the psychological effects of the isolation of space?
Cryosleep
Interaction with the Crew
Exercise
Looking out the window
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following effects does NOT happen to the body when there is no air pressure?
Body bloats
Blood boils
Ear drums rupture
Skin rash
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following necessary gases is lacking is interplanetary space?
Oxygen
Carbon
Sodium
Hydrogen
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Prolonged isolation in space can be psychologically damaging to astronauts. What is the distance to Mars from Earth?
33.9 million miles
3.9 million miles
63.9 million miles
13.9 million miles
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Prolonged isolation in space can be psychologically damaging to astronauts. How long will the trip from Earth to Mars take?
1 month
6 months
1 year
2 years
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Prolonged isolation in space can be psychologically damaging to astronauts. Once landed on Mars, how long will astronauts have to wait for the planets to be aligned for their return trip?