Space Exploration Quiz

Today, thousands of _____ orbit Earth transmitting scientific data as well as radio and television programs.

• towers

• satellites
• submarines
• rockets

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What are space probes and what do they do?

• Manned spacecraft sent to explore outer space and gather data.
• Unmanned spacecraft sent to explore outer space and gather data.
• Unmanned spacecraft sent to explore underwater and gather data.
• Space probes are stationary devices used for communication with extraterrestrial life.

How do rockets move forward?

• By releasing electricity

• By releasing water

• By releasing heat

• By releasing gas

Who experimented with liquid fuels in the 1920s for rockets?

• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

• Robert H. Goodard

• Soviet Union scientists

• NASA scientists

What is the purpose of a multistage rocket?

• To drop off empty containers

• To ignite the next stage

• To carry more fuel

• To slow down the rocket

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What is the cargo bay of the space shuttle used for?

• As a science laboratory

• To store food supplies

• To house the crew

• To store fuel

What is the Russian term for an astronaut?

• Galactic explorer

• Spaceman

• Astronavigator

• Cosmonaut

Which country launched the world's first artificial satellite?

• China

• India

• USA

• USSR

For every force or action there is an equal and opposite force or _____.

• direction
• motion
• reaction

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What is a space shuttle?

• A type of airplane used for long-distance travel
• A type of submarine used for deep-sea exploration
• A reusable spacecraft used to transport astronauts and cargo to and from space.
• A type of train used for high-speed transportation