7.05 Space Exploration

What is at the center of our solar system?

• The Earth

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Mars

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The Solar Nebular Theory suggests that the planets and sun formed from:

• A collision of stars

• A cloud of gas and dust

• A black hole

• An explosion in space

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What did Galileo discover with the development of the telescope?

• Rings around Saturn

• The Moon is made of cheese

• Moons in orbit around Jupiter

• The Sun orbits the Earth

What major advancement helped NASA develop technology for space travel?

• The invention of the wheel

• The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union

• The discovery of fire

• The building of the pyramids

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What was a significant contribution of Nicolas Copernicus to astronomy?

• He discovered gravity

• He suggested the Sun is at the center of the solar system

• He invented the rocket

• He was the first astronaut in space

Which of the following is NOT a part of our solar system?

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Other stars

• Meteoroids

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What is the primary function of telescopes in space exploration?

• To communicate with astronauts

• To protect Earth from comets

• To light up dark areas of space

• To view deep into space and learn more about the universe

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Who was the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo missions?

• Neil Armstrong

• Albert Einstein

• George Washington

• Thomas Edison

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What role do computers play in modern space exploration?

• They are used for entertainment by astronauts

• They control robotic spacecraft and analyze data

• They are used to cook food in space

• They create artificial gravity on spacecraft

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Aristotle was credited with identifying the Sun as a star.

• True

• False