Exploring Space: Roles and Challenges
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Which quality is essential for an astronaut to adapt to life in space?

  • Disorganized
  • Strong-willed (correct)
  • Indifferent
  • Pessimistic

What is a critical action that astronauts must undertake when faced with malfunctioning equipment?

  • Repair faulty equipment (correct)
  • Terraform the environment
  • Conduct experiments
  • Establish a colony

What does the term 'terraform' refer to in the context of space exploration?

  • Transforming a planet to resemble Earth (correct)
  • Launching a spacecraft
  • Orbiting around a celestial body
  • Growing vegetation in space

What type of environment is considered hostile for human settlement?

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Which feeling might astronauts experience when embarking on a one-way trip to a new planet?

<p>Fear (C), Excitement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an engineer and an astronaut?

<p>An astronaut is responsible for exploring space while an engineer helps design and build spacecraft. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of actions that astronauts might perform during a space mission?

<p>Astronauts might conduct experiments, explore new planets, perform spacewalks, repair faulty equipment, and monitor computer screens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a quality typically associated with astronauts?

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What is the difference between a round trip and a one-way trip in space?

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The term 'colonize' implies taking control of a new planet and settling there permanently.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Terraforming refers to transforming a planet to make it more hostile to humans.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges astronauts might face while living in space?

<p>Low gravity, no atmosphere, extreme temperatures, and harsh living conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some concerns regarding the planet's environment?

<p>Climate change, global warming, and the depletion of resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Only a few astronauts have ever experienced muscle loss and bone loss during space missions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Astronaut's quality

An astronaut must be well-trained, adaptable, and self-sufficient to succeed in space.

Space travel equipment

Spacecraft, rockets, and spacesuits are vital for space travel and exploration.

Space exploration action

Exploring new planets, conducting experiments, and repairing equipment are actions astronauts take in space.

Colonization in space

Colonizing a new planet involves settling permanently and controlling it.

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Extreme space conditions

Space environments are characterized by low gravity, lack of atmosphere, radiation, and extreme temperatures.

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Astronaut

A person trained to travel and work in space.

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Engineer in Space

An engineer designs, builds, and maintains spacecraft and equipment used for space exploration.

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Space Investor

Someone who puts money into space projects, hoping for a return on their investment.

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Space Pilot

A highly trained individual who controls spacecraft during launches, landings, and maneuvers.

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Space Scientist

A researcher who studies the universe, planets, and celestial objects.

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Space Settler

A person who establishes a permanent residence on a new planet.

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Space Trainee

Someone undergoing training to become a space professional.

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Well-trained Astronaut

An astronaut who has developed the necessary knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities for space travel.

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Adaptable Astronaut

An astronaut who can adjust to new environments, situations, and tasks in space.

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Self-sufficient Astronaut

An astronaut who can take care of themselves and perform basic tasks in space without constant assistance.

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Focused Astronaut

An astronaut who can concentrate on tasks and maintain attention in space.

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Determined Astronaut

An astronaut who is persistent and committed to their mission, even when faced with difficulties.

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Adventurous Astronaut

An astronaut who enjoys exploration, taking risks, and facing new challenges.

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Confidence in Space

A belief in oneself and the capabilities of the mission.

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Space Exploration Hope

A positive expectation for the future of space travel and its potential benefits.

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Fear in Space

A natural emotional response to potential dangers, such as loss of communication, equipment failure, or the unknown.

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Spacewalk

An activity where an astronaut leaves the spacecraft and performs tasks outside in space.

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Terraforming

Transforming a planet's environment so it can support human life.

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Low Gravity

A condition with significantly reduced gravity, causing astronauts to float.

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Hostile Environment

A dangerous and challenging environment that can be harmful to humans.

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Study Notes

People Roles

  • Astronaut
  • Engineer
  • Investor
  • Pilot
  • Scientist
  • Pioneer
  • Candidate
  • Trainee

Qualities

  • Well-trained (mentally, physically, academically, technologically)
  • Adaptable
  • Self-sufficient
  • Focused
  • Determined, motivated
  • Adventurous
  • Strong-willed, strong-minded

Feelings

  • Confidence, faith
  • Hope
  • Emotion
  • Excitement
  • Fulfilling a dream
  • Fear
  • Regret
  • Suffering from experience of solitude, loneliness, stress

Health

  • Experience/encounter problems
  • Suffer from muscle loss, bone loss

Travel Equipment

  • Rocket, launcher
  • Spacecraft, spaceship
  • Spacesuit, helmet

Travel Actions

  • Collaborate, work in teams
  • Conduct experiments
  • Explore new planets/solar systems/galaxies
  • Face danger
  • Spacewalks
  • Conduct EVAs (Extra Vehicular Activities)
  • Launch space rockets
  • One-way trip
  • Lift off
  • Monitor computer screens
  • Orbit the earth
  • Repair faulty equipment

Planet in Danger

  • Environmental change (climate change)
  • Global warming
  • Alarming situation
  • Waste resources, overconsume
  • Endanger/preserve the planet

Life in Space - On a New Planet

  • Set foot on a new planet
  • Survive, adapt
  • Colonize
  • Settle permanently
  • Terraform
  • Solve problems
  • Fix/repair things
  • Grow vegetation

Conditions (On a new planet)

  • Zero/low gravity
  • No atmosphere
  • Radiation
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Harsh living conditions
  • Confinement
  • Uninhabited/uninhabitable
  • Fertile/desolate
  • Human-friendly/hostile environment

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This quiz delves into the diverse roles involved in space exploration, highlighting the essential qualities and challenges faced by astronauts and engineers. It examines the emotional spectrum of space travel, the health implications, and the equipment required for missions. Test your knowledge on the dynamics of exploring new frontiers in the universe.

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