6th Ch 11

Who launched the first liquid fueled rocket?

• Wernher von Braun

• Robert Goddard

• Elon Musk

• Yuri Gagarin

What is the primary function of the International Space Station (ISS)?

• To serve as a military base

• To orbit the Moon

• To orbit Earth and serve as a research facility

• To transport people to Mars

What does the term 'photosphere' refer to?

• The outermost layer of the sun

• The sun's atmosphere

• The surface of the sun

• A type of solar flare

Which of the following best describes the 'corona' of the sun?

• The surface of the sun

• The sun's atmosphere

• The outermost part of the sun

• A type of solar prominence

What are 'auroras' produced by?

• The rotation of Earth

• Energy emitted in the form of colors

• Light pollution

• Oceanic reflections

What is the significance of the 'asteroid belt'?

• It separates the inner and outer planets

• It is a single large asteroid

• It is located between Earth and Mars

• It contains thousands of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter

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What defines a planet in our solar system according to the text?

• A celestial body that orbits the sun and is large enough to have its own gravity but does not share its orbit with other bodies of similar size.

• A celestial body that orbits the sun and is capable of supporting life.

• A celestial body that orbits the sun and emits its own light.

• A celestial body that orbits the sun and is smaller than a star.

Which planet is referred to as Earth's twin and why?

• Venus, because it is the closest planet to Earth and is the brightest object in the morning and evening sky.

• True

What is the Great Red Spot?

• A huge hurricane on Jupiter thought to be a football-shaped spot.

• True

Which planet is known for having the most violent weather?

• Neptune

• True