How is the RMS/Robot Arm like a real arm?

The robot arm has wrists and joints.

According to Ochoa, why is the ISS important?

Useful research happens, and space exploration is advanced.

When did Ellen Ochoa decide to become an astronaut?

After getting her Ph.D. from Stanford.

What did Ochoa do on her first mission to space?

She gathered information about the ozone.

Which of these most influenced Ochoa to apply at NASA?

She knew other women had been hired.

Why did a professor discourage Ochoa from pursuing an engineering career?

The professor believed that engineering was for men.

What type of supplies does Ochoa transfer to the ISS?

Clothes, computers, medicine, and equipment.

List two jobs, in the order that Ochoa did them, using the "robot arm".

Put satellite into position; retrieved a satellite.

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1
Based on the information in the selection, you can infer that Ellen Ochoa...
... was a dedicated student.
... enjoyed music most of all.
... was a promising athlete.
... saw humor in everyday things.
2
How is the RMS/Robot Arm like a real arm?
The robot arm wears gloves.
The robot arm has muscles and ligaments.
The robot arm has four fingers and a thumb.
The robot arm has wrists and joints.
3
According to Ochoa, why is the ISS important?
People of many cultures work together.
Useful research happens, and space exploration is advanced.
It is the last defense against the Martians.
Astronauts are training to live permanently in space.
4
When did Ellen Ochoa decide to become an astronaut?
After moving near the Johnson Space Center.
After getting her Ph.D. from Stanford.
When she heard about the first female Russian cosmonaut.
While watching the first moon landing on television.
5
What did Ochoa do on her first mission to space?
She transferred supplies to the crew of the ISS.
She gathered information about the ozone.
She retrieved a satellite using the robot arm.
She helped to install a truss at the ISS.
6
How does Ochoa work "to make life better for everyone else"?
She studies the sun.
She assists with space research.
All of the above.
She is a role model.
7
Which of these most influenced Ochoa to apply at NASA?
She really liked Princess Leia.
Her mother was a strong role model.
She knew the job carried a potential for danger.
She knew other women had been hired.
8
Why did a professor discourage Ochoa from pursuing an engineering career?
The professor believed that engineering was for men.
The professor was confused.
The professor thought that engineering was a dying field.
The professor thought that her work was below standard.
9
What type of supplies does Ochoa transfer to the ISS?
Tacos, ice cream, and pizza.
Pencils, paper, and other office supplies.
Heavy clothing, blankets, linens.
Clothes, computers, medicine, and equipment.
10
List two jobs, in the order that Ochoa did them, using the "robot arm".
Retrieved the Infinity Gems; Defeated Thanos.
Retrieved a satellite; repaired the Discovery.
Put satellite into position; retrieved a satellite.
Attached a telescope to the ISS; collected pictures of Mars.

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