The Contributions of African Americans to Space Exploration voc.

What is an astronaut?

• A reusable spacecraft.

• Someone skilled in mathematics.

• A scientist specializing in physics.

• A person trained to travel in a spacecraft.

What does STEM stand for?

• Space, Technology, Exploration, and Mathematics

• Space, Technology, Engineering, and Mechanics

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

• Science, Training, Engineering, and Mechanics

What is the difference between a manned and unmanned mission?

• A manned mission has a human crew, an unmanned mission is operated remotely.

• A manned mission is operated remotely, an unmanned mission has a human crew.

• A manned mission uses laser technology, an unmanned mission does not.

• There is no difference.

What is a space shuttle?

• A natural object outside Earth's atmosphere.

• A reusable spacecraft designed for repeated trips between Earth and space.

• A flight path of a spacecraft around Earth.

• A device that emits light through optical amplification.

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What does the term 'diversity' refer to?

• The act of including people and making them feel valued.

• An important event in the development of something.

• Prejudice or discrimination against someone of a different race.

• The condition of having differing elements or qualities; variety.

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What is the primary purpose of the International Space Station?

• To serve as a military outpost in space.

• To conduct scientific research in a low Earth orbit environment.

• To serve as a commercial hotel for space tourists.

• To monitor Earth's climate and weather patterns exclusively.

What does the term 'exoplanet' refer to?

• A planet within our Solar System.

• A comet passing close to Earth.

• A planet that orbits a star outside our Solar System.

• A new planet being formed.

What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• It was the first telescope placed on the Moon.

• It is used to monitor weather patterns on Earth.

• It has significantly contributed to the field of astrophysics by observing distant galaxies.

• It is the largest telescope built by humans.

What is the primary goal of the Mars Rover missions?

• To search for signs of past life on Mars.

• To establish a human colony on Mars by 2030.

• To mine for precious metals and minerals.

• To test new space food recipes in Martian conditions.

What does the term 'light-year' measure?

• The brightness of stars.

• The age of the universe.

• The distance light travels in one year.

• The time it takes for a star to form.