Snacktime with NASA: Space Salad

Snacktime with NASA: Space Salad

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Other, Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video explores NASA's efforts in growing food on the International Space Station (ISS) and how it helps monitor plant health on Earth. Kathleen Gaeta hosts the session, discussing with Matt Romine about the selection and challenges of growing crops in space, including the use of the Veggie growth system. Christine Lee explains the Eco Stress mission, which uses thermal data from the ISS to study vegetation water stress on Earth, aiding in climate change monitoring and agricultural management.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of NASA's efforts discussed in the video?

Launching satellites for communication

Developing new space suits

Growing food on the International Space Station

Building new space stations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges of growing plants in space?

Lack of sunlight

Microgravity affecting water distribution

High levels of radiation

Limited space for growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Veggie growth system used for on the ISS?

Growing and propagating plants

Recycling waste materials

Cooking meals for astronauts

Storing scientific equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant is mentioned as being particularly challenging to grow in space?

Lettuce

Chili Peppers

Carrots

Tomatoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Eco Stress mission primarily monitor?

Vegetation water stress

Air pollution levels

Ocean currents

Animal migration patterns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is plant temperature monitored by the Eco Stress mission?

To assess soil quality

To measure plant growth speed

To track plant color changes

To determine plant water content

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage does the ISS provide for the Eco Stress mission?

Constant sunlight exposure

Direct communication with Earth

Unlimited power supply

Variable overpass times