Ch. 19 Lesson 2 Quiz Review

What is the biggest problem rockets have to overcome during a launch?

• To capture images of space

• To overcome Earth's gravity

• To study the climate of other planets

• To transmit radio signals to Earth

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Where are rockets launched for space missions in the United States?

• Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

• Kennedy Space Center

• Houston Space Center

• Edwards Air Force Base

What was the first artificial satellite sent into Earth's orbit?

• Sputnik 1

• Explorer I

• Mariner 2

• Pioneer 10

What is one of the uses of artificial satellites?

• Gathering information about Earth's atmosphere

• Studying the behavior of comets

• Exploring the outer solar system

• Monitoring weather and climate

What is the purpose of space probes in space exploration?

• To study the behavior of asteroids

• To transport astronauts to and from space

• To capture images of Earth from space

• To gather data from objects in space

What was the goal of the Apollo Program?

• To send people to Mars

• To build an Earth-orbiting research laboratory

• To send people to the Moon

• To explore the outer solar system

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What are space shuttles used for?

• To transport people and materials to and from space

• To explore the outer solar system

• To study the behavior of comets

• To capture images of the International Space Station

What is the International Space Station?

• An Earth-orbiting research laboratory

• A spacecraft designed for deep space exploration

• A satellite used for navigation

• A space probe sent to study the behavior of asteroids

What is the main challenge of objects in space?

• Extreme temperatures and pressures

• High levels of radiation

• Lack of oxygen for breathing

• Weightlessness and little friction

What everyday materials have roots in the space program?

• Lightweight firefighting gear and running shoes

• Artificial limbs and robotic surgery

• Infrared ear thermometers and orthodontic braces

• All of the above

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