Which statement bestdescribes the effect of microgravity on an astronaut's bone health?

stress on bonesdecreases, resulting in bone deterioration

All are reasons why scientists use mock of SpaceStations before actual space missions EXCEPT—

to more easily discard out-of-date technologyand equipment

Why does NASA send probes to a further planet & return to get the data from the closer planet?

To sling shot around picking up speed making the trip quick

How does the space suit backpack helpastronauts breathe in a space environment?

provides pure O2 forinhaling and canisters to collect CO2

How can a model of the solar systembe used in planning a trip from Earth to another planet?

to estimate distance, travel time, andfuel cost

All of the followingare ways that atmosphere makes life on earth possible EXCEPT—

maintains a constanttemperature

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1
The floatingsensation astronauts experience while in a space environment is due to
microgravity
gravity
zero gravity
loss of gravity
2
Which statement bestdescribes the effect of microgravity on an astronaut's bone health?
stress on bonesincreases, causing increase of bone density
stress on bonesincreases, resulting in bone deterioration
stress on bonesdecreases, causing increase of bone density
stress on bonesdecreases, resulting in bone deterioration
3
All are reasons why scientists use mock of SpaceStations before actual space missions EXCEPT—
to master all aspectsof in-flight operating procedures
to more easily discard out-of-date technologyand equipment
to familiarize crew members with emergencyescape procedures
maximize mission success & save expense of an actual mission
4
Why does NASA send probes to a further planet & return to get the data from the closer planet?
To make sure there are no space hazards
To sling shot around picking up speed making the trip quick
To get another perspective
To check for solar radiation problems
5
Why would planet ENOT be a good place to look for life?
no water
too cold
no oxygen
too hot
6
The insulated featureof space suit layers are designed to
protect from radiation
trap excessive CO2
provide pure O2
regulate temperature
7
Which of thefollowing is NOT a limitation of the model?
size of the planets
size of the Sun
number of planets
distances betweenplanets
8
How does the space suit backpack helpastronauts breathe in a space environment?
stabilizes an internal temperature of22° C (72° F)
maintains airpressure to keep bodily fluids from boiling
provides pure O2 forinhaling and canisters to collect CO2
collects urine andsolid wastes
9
What work of Sir Isaac Newtonhelped others to overcome the obstacles of modern space travel?
discovery of gravity
invention of electromagnetism
laws of planetary motion
construction of simple rockets
10
Which of thefollowing would be the BEST planet to observe for life?
C
D
A
B
11
How can a model of the solar systembe used in planning a trip from Earth to another planet?
to predict emergencies astronauts encounter in space travel
to estimate distance, travel time, andfuel cost
anticipate thefrequency of meteorites & objects in space
to map flight plansthat avoid solar flare-ups & solar winds
12
All of the followingare ways that atmosphere makes life on earth possible EXCEPT—
maintains a constanttemperature
allows for gasexchange between plants and animals
offers protection from radiation
shields Earth fromsmall collisions
13
Which of the following is not anaccommodation a astronauts suit would provide for?
air pressure
microgravity
waste management
insulation

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