Villa 6th Grade Final Assessment

A(n) __________ is any human-made object placed in orbit around a body in space, either with or without a crew.

• satellite

• probe

• spacecraft

• module

__________ is the United States agency that explores space through crewed and uncrewed missions.

• ESA

• NASA

• JAXA

• CNSA

The __________ refers to all of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.

• visible spectrum

• electromagnetic spectrum

• radio waves

• infrared spectrum

__________ provide information about weather, temperature, land use, and changes on Earth over time.

• Probes

• Satellites

• Rovers

• Telescopes

A mobile, uncrewed vehicle that is used to explore the surface of another planet is called a(n) __________.

• orbiter

• lander

• satellite

• rover

Firefighters use air tanks when they go into burning buildings. NASA has created new air tanks that weigh 13 pounds less than typical air tanks. Which of these terms best describes these air tanks?

• launch

• aerogel

• spinoff

• divestiture

Some planetary images and satellite photographs are made using visible light. Why do scientists study images made with parts of the electromagnetic spectrum other than visible light?

• These images are the only way to observe galaxies beyond our own.

• These images reveal information that visible light does not show.

• These images show important data from optical telescopes.

• These images are the only way to observe space from Earth's surface.

Which type of satellite is primarily used for weather monitoring?

• Communication satellite

• Weather satellite

• Navigation satellite

• Scientific satellite

What is the primary purpose of a lander?

• To orbit a planet

• To gather data from space

• To land on a planet's surface

• To communicate with Earth

The technology developed by NASA for space missions often leads to advancements in other areas. This is known as a(n) __________.

• innovation

• spinoff

• application

• advancement