Why are satellites useful for communication

Satellites reach a wider area than ground-based signals

What does the US Air Force do with Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40?

It leases it to private companies

Why are satellites useful for communication

Satellites reach a wider area than ground-based signals

Which of these definitions BEST describes a space probe?

Craft of instruments sent to a target to observe outer space

LeAnn wants to measure changes in the height of mountains over time, how would satellites help?

Satellite records height of the mountains daily from space

NASA was established in 1958. What does NASA stand for?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

How did the Galileo space probe help humans study Jupiter?

Probe recorded & transmitted data to Earth about Jupiter

Which of these statements describes how satellites can be used for navigation?

Overlapping satellite signals are used to locate receivers

NASA was established in 1958. What does NASA stand for?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

What does the US Air Force do with Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40?

It leases it to private companies

How has the space program affected Brevard County?

It transformed it from a rural area to a high-tech center

Which of these choices is NOT an example of remote sensing?

Humans collecting rock samples on the moon

Which of these definitions BEST describes a space probe?

Craft of instruments sent to a target to observe outer space

Which poses a limit to an experiment involving humans in space for years.

The length of time humans can safely live in weightlessness

Which poses a limit to an experiment involving humans in space for years.

The length of time humans can safely live in weightlessness

Which of these choices is NOT an example of remote sensing?

Humans collecting rock samples on the moon

How did the Galileo space probe help humans study Jupiter?

Probe recorded & transmitted data to Earth about Jupiter

How has the space program affected Brevard County?

It transformed it from a rural area to a high-tech center

LeAnn wants to measure changes in the height of mountains over time, how would satellites help?

Satellite records height of the mountains daily from space

Which of these statements describes how satellites can be used for navigation?

Overlapping satellite signals are used to locate receivers

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1
Why are satellites useful for communication
Satellites are not affected by tall buildings, or bridges
Satellites reach a wider area than ground-based signals
Satellite signals can be shut down in emergencies
Satellites are not affected by weather
2
Which of these observations of Earth CANNOT be made by orbiting satellites?
Types of Fossils in Rock
Cloud cover
Sea-Surface Temperature
Density of Vegetation
3
What does the US Air Force do with Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40?
It uses it to launch space shuttles
It conducts research there
It operates tours at the site
It leases it to private companies
4
Why are satellites useful for communication
Satellite signals can be shut down in emergencies
Satellites reach a wider area than ground-based signals
Satellites are not affected by weather
Satellites are not affected by tall buildings, or bridges
5
Which of these definitions BEST describes a space probe?
Craft of instruments sent to a target to observe outer space
A reusable spacecraft for orbital human spaceflight missions
A missile or spacecraft propelled by an exhaust engine
A manufactured object that continuously orbits Earth
6
Which of these programs in schools likely creates the most interest in the space program?
Literature and Language
Geography and History
Art and Music
Math and Science
7
LeAnn wants to measure changes in the height of mountains over time, how would satellites help?
Satellite compares the mountains to those on other planets
Satellite records height of the mountains daily from space
A satellite could triangulate the location of the mountains
A satellite collects rock samples from mountains
8
NASA was established in 1958. What does NASA stand for?
National Association of Space Aeronautics
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aerial and Science Administration
National Air and Space Authority
9
Which of the following NASA sites is located in Florida?
Marshall Space Flight Center
Kennedy Space Center
Stennis Space Center
Johnson Space Center
10
How did the Galileo space probe help humans study Jupiter?
The probe relayed communications from astronauts on Jupiter
The probe transferred humans to Jupiter to collect samples
Probe recorded & transmitted data to Earth about Jupiter
The probe stored data until retrieved by astronauts
11
Which of these statements describes how satellites can be used for navigation?
Satellites collect data about types and amounts of radiation
Remote areas can be observed by satellites
Satellites can relay info to opposite sides of Earth
Overlapping satellite signals are used to locate receivers
12
NASA created new air tanks 13 lbs less than typical air tanks firefighters use, this is called
Improvement
Invention
Upgrade
Spinoff
13
What is the MOST LIKELY purpose of these 24 satellites?
Communication
Data collection
Sample collection
Navigation
14
NASA was established in 1958. What does NASA stand for?
National Aerial and Science Administration
National Air and Space Authority
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Association of Space Aeronautics
15
Terence wants to observe sea-surface temps of an area of ocean, what technology would he use?
Natural Satellite, such as the moon
Artificial satellite
Space Probe
Space Station
16
What does the US Air Force do with Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40?
It conducts research there
It operates tours at the site
It uses it to launch space shuttles
It leases it to private companies
17
NASA created new air tanks 13 lbs less than typical air tanks firefighters use, this is called
Invention
Spinoff
Improvement
Upgrade
18
How has the space program affected Brevard County?
It transformed it from a rural area to a high-tech center
It changed from a high-tech center to an agricultural center
It changed from a densely populated area to a rural area
It transformed from a retirement community to a urban center
19
Which of these observations of Earth CANNOT be made by orbiting satellites?
Density of Vegetation
Cloud cover
Sea-Surface Temperature
Types of Fossils in Rock
20
Terence wants to observe sea-surface temps of an area of ocean, what technology would he use?
Space Probe
Natural Satellite, such as the moon
Artificial satellite
Space Station
21
Which of these technologies is used to observe these distant spaces?
Probes
Rockets
Space Station
Space Shuttle
22
Which of the following NASA sites is located in Florida?
Kennedy Space Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
Stennis Space Center
Johnson Space Center
23
Which of these choices is NOT an example of remote sensing?
Probes analyzing the composition of Jupiter's atmosphere
Telescope orbits Earth, collecting images of distant planets
An artificial satellite measuring solar radiation
Humans collecting rock samples on the moon
24
What is the MOST LIKELY purpose of these 24 satellites?
Communication
Data collection
Navigation
Sample collection
25
Which of these definitions BEST describes a space probe?
A reusable spacecraft for orbital human spaceflight missions
A missile or spacecraft propelled by an exhaust engine
Craft of instruments sent to a target to observe outer space
A manufactured object that continuously orbits Earth
26
Which poses a limit to an experiment involving humans in space for years.
The length of time humans can safely live in weightlessness
The type of food humans need to survive in space
The technology required to launch a human into space
the time required to transport a human from Earth into space
27
Which poses a limit to an experiment involving humans in space for years.
the time required to transport a human from Earth into space
The length of time humans can safely live in weightlessness
The type of food humans need to survive in space
The technology required to launch a human into space
28
Which of these programs in schools likely creates the most interest in the space program?
Geography and History
Math and Science
Literature and Language
Art and Music
29
Which of these choices is NOT an example of remote sensing?
Humans collecting rock samples on the moon
Probes analyzing the composition of Jupiter's atmosphere
An artificial satellite measuring solar radiation
Telescope orbits Earth, collecting images of distant planets
30
Which of these technologies is used to observe these distant spaces?
Space Shuttle
Probes
Rockets
Space Station
31
Which of these activities happens only at Kennedy Space Center
commercial launches
astronaut training
manned launches
shuttle landings
32
How did the Galileo space probe help humans study Jupiter?
Probe recorded & transmitted data to Earth about Jupiter
The probe transferred humans to Jupiter to collect samples
The probe stored data until retrieved by astronauts
The probe relayed communications from astronauts on Jupiter
33
How has the space program affected Brevard County?
It changed from a densely populated area to a rural area
It transformed from a retirement community to a urban center
It changed from a high-tech center to an agricultural center
It transformed it from a rural area to a high-tech center
34
LeAnn wants to measure changes in the height of mountains over time, how would satellites help?
A satellite collects rock samples from mountains
Satellite compares the mountains to those on other planets
Satellite records height of the mountains daily from space
A satellite could triangulate the location of the mountains
35
Which of these statements describes how satellites can be used for navigation?
Satellites collect data about types and amounts of radiation
Remote areas can be observed by satellites
Satellites can relay info to opposite sides of Earth
Overlapping satellite signals are used to locate receivers
36
Which of these activities happens only at Kennedy Space Center
manned launches
astronaut training
commercial launches
shuttle landings

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