Which of the following is the name of the first satellite put into orbit around Earth by Russia in 1957?
Gr 7: Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Enduro
Arrindole
Sputnik
Curiosity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"The ability to remain active in a task that may be unpleasant or difficult without giving up is..."
occupy
endurance
skimming
incongruent
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"Exploration fuels curiosity, inspiration, and creativity. The human spirit seeks to discover the _______________..."
unknown
reason for climate change
remains
mountaineer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Sending unmanned missions into outer space involve using which of the following?
video cameras
Gen5 sensory technology
telephones and digital wire technology
robots, probes and landers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"...studying astronauts in the microgravity of space has been the only means of understanding..."
...how heavy the astronaut suit should be.
...how gravity affects human development and health here on Earth.
...how often a person might contract the common cold.
...how likely it is that humans will survive a catastrophe.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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"It is highly probable that, in this century, humans will settle on other planets. Our ability to explore and sustain human presence there will not only expand Earth's access to mineral resources, but ...provide alternative habitats for humanity's survival." Paraphrase the quote from the author.
Humans might live on other planets someday. Earth cannot accept minerals from other planets and humans may find it difficult to live on other planets.
Humans could live on other planets in this century. Earth could have another source for minerals, and humans could have options for living on other planets.
Other planets are not suitable environments for human occupation.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are the benefits of space exploration?
Money invested in space exploration creates jobs in the space and technology industries, allows for creating new technologies for citizens (GPS) and medical research (arthritis), and allows scientists to perform research and gather data from planetary resources.
Money invested in space exploration comes from wealthy investors who seek to make a profit once life is discovered on another planet.
Money invested in space exploration is marked only for space travel and is not used to fund research and creating new technological devices.
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