Unit 1 Space District Test

Question 1

What is the one big difference between the space vehicles of the past versus the shuttle of today?

Accepted Answer

Not reusable

Question 2

What items do I have that can help me to study for this test?

Accepted Answer

All the above

Question 3

What makes it possible for life to exist on Earth? What makes it different from the other planets?

Accepted Answer

breathable atmosphere

Question 4

If man was to travel to Mars, what would be the most important piece of equipment considering the length of the trip?

Accepted Answer

Exercise Equipment to keep muscles and bones healthy throughout trip

Question 5

If a probe approaches a planet in space, which one will have the greatest gravitational force?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 6

What keeps the Moon within the Earth's orbit?

Accepted Answer

gravitational attraction

Question 7

What is one characteristic that the planets have most in common?

Accepted Answer

shape of orbit

Question 8

Does Mercury and Mars or Mercury and Venus lie closer to the sun then Earth?

Accepted Answer

Mercury and Venus

Question 9

What force keeps the planets from flying off straight into space?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 10

If I want to pass this test I do NOT have to study at home.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

If I study at home as well as school and I use all my strategies CORRECTLY, I CAN pass this test.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What is a obstacle that NASA must plan for before they can travel to Mars?

Accepted Answer

Fuel Sources will have to be made that can last and be stored for long time

Question 13

Scientist are able to accurately predict when a comet will collide with a planet due to understanding...

Accepted Answer

gravitational attraction that exists between all objects

Questions 13