What is important about our atmosphere?

without it life on Earth would not exist

What would happen if Earth didn't have greenhouse gases?

it wouldn't be able to support life

How does a space suit keep astronauts safe in space?

It keeps them at a suitable temperature.

Infer what would happen if the ozone layer was destroyed?

The skin cancer rate would increase due to extra UV radation

What would NOT happen if we lost the Thermosphere?

UV radiation would not hit the Earth

What does our ozone layer do for our planet?

It protects from the Sun's UV-rays

What would happen if the ozone layer disappeared?

the skin cancer rate would increase

What is NOT one of the reasons astronauts wear suits?

To filter oxygen out of the deadly gases

What would occur if the Earth switched places with Neptune?

It would be much too cold for life to exist

What is not a reason an astronaut floats in the ISS when moving around?

They don't weight anything in space.

What can occur when Earth loses its gravitational pull to the Sun?

it will drift away in a straight line

What is the difference between a rocket and a space shuttle?

Rockets are used to launch the shuttle into orbit,..

Contrast the difference in the features of Earth and Neptune.

Earth just right/Neptune too cold

What would happen to an astronaut in space if they were not property attached to the ISS?

They would use their backpack guidance system to come back

What is the atmosphere composed of?

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% carbon dioxide and other gases

What does an astronaut use to breathe on the moon?

two tanks on their back, one with O2 & one to contain CO2

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1
What occurs after we breath in oxygen?
We exhale CO2
We exhale oxygen
Nothing happens
2
Which is not a characteristic to make a planet "Earth Like"
Hydrogen and helium
Carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen
Water
Temperature above freezing level.
3
Our ozone layer protects us in the following ways except-
Helps protect us from UV radiation
Blocks solar winds
Regulate temperatures
Breaks up meteors
4
What is a problem that astronauts are faced with in space?
zero oxgyen
all of the above
raditaion
zero gravity
5
What is important about our atmosphere?
without it life on Earth would not exist
Its ability to shield us from comet strikes
25% nitrogen, 70% oxygen, 5% other gases
it holds us on Earth
6
What is put on astronauts hands to protect them in space?
None of the above
waterproof gloves
soft gloves
EVA gloves
7
What would happen if Earth didn't have greenhouse gases?
everything would turn green
it wouldn't be able to support life
we would not be able to survive
Earth would be too hot
8
How do astronauts communicate from the ISS to Earth?
Electromagnetic radio waves
Sun rays
Air
satellites
9
How does a space suit keep astronauts safe in space?
Protects from the moon's really heavy gravity.
It makes them jump high so they can avoid meteors.
It keeps them at a suitable temperature.
It provides food.
10
Infer what would happen if the ozone layer was destroyed?
Producers would burn up and die
Sunburns would decrease
Nothing would change
The skin cancer rate would increase due to extra UV radation
11
How are we protected from solar winds when they hit Earth?
Water
Radiation
Umbrellas
Magnetoshere
12
What would happen if we had no atmosphere?
Life on Earth would decrease
Life on Earth would increase
All life would die
Nothing would change
13
What protects the astronauts from being too weak to walk when they return to Earth?
Taking two naps daily
Daily spacewalks
Daily eating or fresh fruits and vegetables
Daily exercise
14
CFC's are not found in-
Refrigerators
Air conditioning units
Aerosol spray cans
a stove
15
What would NOT happen if we lost the Thermosphere?
the satellites would fall to Earth
UV radiation would not hit the Earth
UV radiation would be absorbed
Solar activity would be stronger
16
What do you think would happen if Earth didn't have a gravitational pull?
We would be flat
we would float around
Our bones would turn to jelly.
we would starve
17
Why is Earth the only planet that can support life in our solar system?
Proximity to the sun
Surface temperature of -290 F
Presence of ice
Helium and hydrogen
18
Why is the ozone different from the rest of the atmosphere?
Ozone is made of O3
Ozone is not special
All of the above
Ozone is unnatural
19
What would NOT make a planet in the habitable zone?
Gravity acting on the surface
Oxygen in the atmosphere.
Water on the surface
Too far from the Sun.
20
What does W.R.S. stand for?
Water Recovery System
Not listed above
What Reason Should -I
Water Reasoning Service
21
What does our ozone layer do for our planet?
Destroys asteroids
All of the above.
It protects from the Sun's UV-rays
It holds the moon in place.
22
What would happen if the ozone layer disappeared?
Sunburns would decrease
Nothing would change.
the skin cancer rate would increase
none of the above
23
Why do astronauts need to exercise in space?
to make bones with less density
to make bones strong
to pass the time
To get muscles to work in space
24
What is an example of a star?
Sun
Mars
Earth
Europa
25
What is NOT one of the reasons astronauts wear suits?
to create padding for micrometeoroids
to protect from radiation
To filter oxygen out of the deadly gases
to insulate the astronaut
26
What would occur if the Earth switched places with Neptune?
It would be to hot for life to exist
It would be much too cold for life to exist
You will turn blue from the methane that is on the planet
Nothing would happen
27
What doesn't micro gravity mean for astronauts in space?
A 600 pound weight
Weightlessness in space
g-forces are not quite zero
Floating around
28
What does a space suit do for an astronaut?
Protects them from micrometeors
Protects from radiation
Regulates temperatures
all of the above
29
What is not a reason an astronaut floats in the ISS when moving around?
In a vacuum, gravity causes all items to fall at the time
There is no air, so items would fall at the same acceleratio
They don't weight anything in space.
90% of the Earth's gravity affects the ISS.
30
Why is it possible for Earth to have life?
All of the above
Proximity to Sun
Water and oxygen
The atmosphere
31
What can occur when Earth loses its gravitational pull to the Sun?
it will get too cold
it will drift away in a straight line
it will drift away and continue in a circle pattern
none of the above
32
How many stars are in our solar system?
too many to count
one
None
Over 9000!!!!!
33
Inhabitable means which of the following?
Suitable to live in
Small planet
No water
Not suitable to live in
34
What is the most abundant element in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Helium
Hydrogen
Water
35
What is the difference between a rocket and a space shuttle?
Rockets are used to launch the shuttle into orbit,..
Shuttles burn up when re-entering our atmosphere.
Rockets has a one way launch
Rockets are not used to help the shuttle get into space.
36
Contrast the difference in the features of Earth and Neptune.
Earth in space/Neptune in space
Earth just right/Neptune too cold
Earth too cold/Neptune just right
Earth too close to the Sun/Neptune too far
37
What would happen to an astronaut in space if they were not property attached to the ISS?
They would use their backpack guidance system to come back
They would swim back to the ISS
They would burn.
The radiation would kill them
38
Give an example of something besides planets, stars, and moons that orbit around in space?
Comet
Sun
Titan
Mars
39
What would you not use in a space walk?
Oxygen tanks
Space suit
rocket fuel
Communication systems
40
What protects the shuttle when it re-enters Earth's atmosphere?
ceramic tiles
Insulation
Metal
a layer of skin
41
What is the atmosphere composed of?
78% carbon dioxide, 21% nitrogen, and 1% oxygen
78% carbon dioxide, 21% oxygen, and 1% others
78% oxygen, 21% oxygen, and 1% carbon ioxide
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% carbon dioxide and other gases
42
What does an astronaut use to breathe on the moon?
two tanks on their back, one with O2 & one to contain CO2
one tank on their back with carbon dioxide
two tanks of their back, one with H and one with HE
one tank on their back with oxygen

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