Glencoe - Chapter 19 Lesson 2

What was the name of the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?

• Sputnik 1

• Voyager 1

• Apollo 11

• Mercury 7

Which Apollo mission successfully landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969?

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 14

• Apollo 15

• Apollo 13

What are space probes used for in space exploration?

• To bake cookies

• To host space parties

• To gather data, conduct experiments, take images, and explore celestial bodies.

• To play music for aliens

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How has space technology improved over the years to aid in space exploration?

• Space technology has remained stagnant with no significant improvements

• Advancements in space technology have only led to more failures in space exploration

• Space technology has regressed over the years hindering space exploration

• Advancements in propulsion systems, materials science, robotics, artificial intelligence, and miniaturization of electronics have led to more efficient spacecraft, longer mission durations, increased data collection capabilities, and enhanced communication systems.

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What is the main purpose of a rocket in space exploration?

• To provide oxygen for astronauts in space

• To communicate with aliens

• To generate electricity for the spacecraft

• To provide thrust for spacecraft to overcome Earth's gravity and reach space.

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Which reusable spacecraft was used by NASA for multiple missions to space?

• Space Shuttle

• Soyuz Capsule

• Apollo Lunar Module

• SpaceX Dragon

What is the name of the habitable artificial satellite that orbits Earth and serves as a space station for international collaboration in space exploration?

• International Space Station (ISS)

• Galactic Space Station

• Global Space Station

• Universal Space Station

What was the significance of Sputnik 1 in the history of space exploration?

• It was the first artificial satellite launched into space.

• It was a failed attempt to reach the moon.

• It discovered a new galaxy.

• It was the first manned mission to Mars.

How do space probes gather information about distant planets and celestial bodies?

• Via interpreting dreams related to the planets

• Through instruments like cameras, spectrometers, and sensors capturing images, analyzing light spectra, measuring magnetic fields, and detecting radiation.

• By using telepathic communication with extraterrestrial beings

• Through sending astronauts to physically explore them

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What advancements in space technology have allowed for more accurate navigation in space missions?

• Satellite radio, lunar rovers, black hole mapping

• Asteroid mining, wormhole navigation, time dilation

• GPS satellites, star trackers, improved onboard computers

• Space elevators, lunar beacons, quantum entanglement