Point Nemo and Spacecraft Disposal

Point Nemo and Spacecraft Disposal

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason space agencies use Point Nemo for disposing of spacecraft?

It is the closest point to space.

It is the most remote location on Earth.

It is the warmest part of the ocean.

It is the cheapest location to reach.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do only large spacecraft make it to Point Nemo?

They are too heavy to burn up upon re-entry.

They are equipped with special landing gear.

They have more fuel to reach the location.

They are guided by remote control.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which notable spacecraft is mentioned as being disposed of at Point Nemo?

The Soviet-era Mir space station

The Hubble Space Telescope

The Apollo 11 Lunar Module

The Voyager 1 spacecraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for disposing of spacecraft at Point Nemo instead of leaving them in orbit?

To reduce the cost of space missions.

To increase the lifespan of the spacecraft.

To prevent them from being stolen by other countries.

To avoid collisions with functioning satellites.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mysterious phenomenon is associated with Point Nemo?

The Bermuda Triangle

The Northern Lights

The Bloop sound

The Mariana Trench