What is the term for a person from another planet?
Space and Technology Quiz

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Vũ Thị Thanh Hải
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
commander
alien
creature
gravity
Answer explanation
The term 'alien' refers to a being from another planet, distinguishing it from other options like 'commander' or 'creature', which do not specifically denote extraterrestrial origin.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Answer explanation
Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface. This distinguishes it from other planets like Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter.
Sao Hỏa được gọi là Hành tinh Đỏ do màu đỏ của nó, do oxit sắt (gỉ sắt) trên bề mặt của nó. Điều này phân biệt nó với các hành tinh khác như Sao Kim, Sao Thổ và Sao Mộc.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What do we call the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?
Chúng ta gọi lực kéo các vật về phía Trái Đất là gì?
weight
weightlessness
gravity
telepathy
Answer explanation
The force that pulls objects towards the Earth is called gravity. It is the natural phenomenon by which all things with mass are attracted to one another, particularly towards the center of the Earth.
Lực kéo các vật về phía Trái Đất được gọi là trọng lực. Đây là hiện tượng tự nhiên mà mọi vật có khối lượng đều bị thu hút vào nhau, đặc biệt là về phía tâm Trái Đất.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following is a type of spacecraft?
platform
scanner
rocket
telescope
Answer explanation
A rocket is a type of spacecraft designed to travel through space, while a platform, scanner, and telescope are not classified as spacecraft. Therefore, the correct answer is rocket.
Tên lửa là một loại tàu vũ trụ được thiết kế để di chuyển trong không gian, trong khi bệ phóng, máy quét và kính viễn vọng không được phân loại là tàu vũ trụ. Do đó, câu trả lời đúng là tên lửa.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
Tên của thiên hà chứa hệ mặt trời của chúng ta là gì?
Andromeda
Milky Way
Triangulum
Whirlpool
Answer explanation
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system. It is a barred spiral galaxy, and all the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies we observe are part of this galaxy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What is the term for a machine that can scan fingerprints?
telescope
smartphone
scanner
television
Answer explanation
A scanner is a device specifically designed to capture and digitize information, including fingerprints. Other options like telescope, smartphone, and television do not serve this purpose.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Which planet is known for its rings?
ring: vòng, nhẫn
Mercury
Uranus
Saturn
Neptune
Answer explanation
Saturn is well-known for its stunning rings, which are made up of ice and rock particles. While Uranus and Neptune also have rings, Saturn's are the most prominent and easily visible, making it the planet most associated with rings.
Sao Thổ nổi tiếng với vành đai tuyệt đẹp, được tạo thành từ các hạt băng và đá. Trong khi Sao Thiên Vương và Sao Hải Vương cũng có vành đai, vành đai của Sao Thổ nổi bật nhất và dễ nhìn thấy nhất, khiến nó trở thành hành tinh gắn liền nhất với vành đai.
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