NASA's Contributions to Everyday Life

What percentage of the federal budget is allocated to NASA?

• Exactly 2%

• More than 10%

• About 5%

• Less than 1%

What technology did NASA develop that is now used in scratch-resistant lenses?

• Polarized lenses

• Anti-fog coating

• Scratch-resistant astronaut helmets

• UV protection

What was the original purpose of the technology that allows for LASIK surgery?

• To improve astronaut vision

• To track astronauts' eyes in space

• To measure light intensity

• To monitor heart rates

What did NASA develop to protect equipment during space shuttle launches?

• Anti-gravity devices

• Radiation shields

• Shock absorbers

• Heat shields

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Why does NASA rely on solar power for the ISS?

• It reduces the weight of the ISS

• Solar power is more efficient in space

• It's cheaper than other power sources

• The ISS cannot be plugged into an electrical socket

How much water does the ISS recycle annually?

• 5,000 gallons

• 1,000 gallons

• 500 gallons

• 2,000 gallons

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What problem did NASA solve by cutting grooves into runways?

• Reducing noise pollution

• Increasing runway length

• Minimizing hydroplaning

• Improving lighting

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What is one of the main benefits of the runway grooves developed by NASA?

• They reduce noise pollution

• They improve runway lighting

• They increase traction and channel water away

• They make runways longer

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What material did Goodyear use in their tires that was developed with NASA's help?

• Carbon fiber

• Kevlar

• A material stronger than steel

• Titanium

What technology did NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory develop that is now used in smartphones?

• Miniature imaging system

• Touchscreen technology

• Battery technology

• GPS