Living in Microgravity: A Flashcard

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What is microgravity?

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A condition in which objects appear to be weightless and float, typically experienced in space.

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What happens to objects in microgravity?

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They appear to float instead of falling due to gravity.

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Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?

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The first African American woman in space, who conducted experiments in microgravity.

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What degrees did Dr. Mae Jemison earn?

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A medical degree and a degree in chemical engineering.

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Why is studying plants in microgravity important?

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To understand how they can be grown in space for future missions.

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What is one effect of microgravity on astronauts' health?

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It can lead to muscle atrophy and bone density loss.

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What causes astronauts to float in a spacecraft?

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They are in a state of microgravity, which makes them feel weightless.

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What is the difference between gravity and microgravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, while microgravity is a condition of very weak gravity.

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How does microgravity affect the growth of plants?

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It can change how plants grow, including their direction and speed of growth.

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What is an orbiting spacecraft?

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A vehicle that travels around a planet or moon in space.