Earth and Space 8 Junior Cycle

What was the name of the first satellite launched into space?

• a) Apollo 11
  

• b) Hubble Telescope
  

• c) Sputnik 1
  

• d) Voyager 1

Who was the first man to walk on the moon

Which year did Neil Armstrong walk on the Moon?

• a) 1961
  

• b) 1969
  

• c) 1972
  

• d) 1957

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of space exploration?

• a) Development of memory foam
  

• b) Discovery of antibiotics
  

• c) Firefighter equipment improvements
  

• d) Accurate weather forecasting

Why is weightlessness in space a challenge for astronauts?

• a) It makes breathing difficult.
  

• b) It reduces bone density and muscle mass.
  

• c) It affects blood oxygen levels.
  

• d) It causes severe dehydration.

What is a satellite?

• A planet in the solar system
  

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  A rocket used for communication
  

• A spacecraft that orbits the Earth or another body

• An asteroid in space

ISS stands for

Which of the following is a challenge faced by astronauts in space?

• a) Constant sunlight exposure

• b) Overheating due to gravity

• c) Bone density loss from weightlessness

• d) Increased oxygen levels in the body

Why is accurate weather forecasting important?

• a) It helps schedule satellite launches.

• b) It tracks meteor showers.

• c) It helps save lives during extreme weather.

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  d) It allows astronauts to prepare for space missions

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

• • a) To serve as a space hotel

• • b) To act as a storage facility for satellites

• • c) To conduct scientific experiments and learn about life in space

• • d) To monitor Earth's weather patterns