Gemini Mission Food Menus Quiz

Questions and Answers

On day 1, the menu included ______.

sugar cookie cubes for meal B.

Which quotation from O Pioneers! most effectively illustrates the claim about Alexandra's connection to her surroundings?

Alexandra drove off alone.

It was Alexandra who read the papers.

She had never known before how much the country meant to her. (correct)

Alexandra talked to the men about their crops.

Which quotation from 'To You' most effectively illustrates the claim about understanding oneself?

I should have made my way straight to you long ago.

I will leave all and come and make the hymns of you.

These immense meadows, these interminable rivers, you are immense.

You have not known what you are, you have slumber’d upon yourself. (correct)

Which finding, if true, would most directly support Armijo’s hypothesis about solar roasting?

Attempts to roast green chiles using 50 heliostats yields results in fewer than six minutes. Signup and view all the answers

On day 1, the menu included ______.

sugar cookie cubes for meal B Signup and view all the answers

Which quotation from O Pioneers! most effectively illustrates Alexandra's emotional connection to her surroundings?

She had never known before how much the country meant to her. Signup and view all the answers

Which finding would most directly support Armijo’s hypothesis?

Attempts to roast green chiles using 50 heliostats yield results in fewer than six minutes. Signup and view all the answers

Which quotation from 'To You' most effectively illustrates the claim?

You have not known what you are, you have slumber’d upon yourself... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gemini Mission Sample Menus

NASA’s Gemini missions provided astronauts with three meals daily on a four-day rotating schedule.
Sample food items included:
- Sugar cookie cubes (Day 1, Meal B)
- Chicken and vegetables (Day 2, Meal B)
- Shrimp cocktail (Day 4, Meal C)
- Hot cocoa (Day 3, Meal A)

O Pioneers! by Willa Cather

The novel depicts Alexandra Bergson's deep emotional attachment to her natural environment.
Notable quotations illustrating her connection:
- Emotion conveyed through the sounds of nature, depicting her heart aligned with wildlife.
- Alexandra actively engages with the agricultural community, learning about crops.
- Her solitary journey reflects a deeper connection to the landscape.
- Alexandra’s knowledge of farming details emphasizes her dedication and understanding of her surroundings.

"To You" Poem by Walt Whitman

Whitman addresses readers directly, emphasizing their lack of self-awareness.
Key quotations illustrating this claim include:
- Suggestion that readers have been oblivious to their true selves throughout their lives.
- Comparison between readers and vast landscapes, highlighting their potential and greatness.
- Expression of a desire to connect deeply with the reader, showcasing a missed opportunity.
- Claim of unique understanding of the reader's essence, distinguishing Whitman from others.

Solar Roasting of Green Chiles

Traditional propane roasting of green chiles is environmentally harmful.
Engineer Kenneth Armijo tested solar power roasting using between 38 and 42 heliostats to concentrate sunlight.
Successful in achieving traditional roasting temperatures; however, propane was quicker.
Findings showed that solar-roasted chiles took six minutes compared to four minutes with propane.
Hypothesis: Increasing the number of heliostats could reduce solar roasting time.
Supporting evidence for this hypothesis would be the performance result of using 50 heliostats yielding faster roasting times.

Wind Turbines Electricity Generation

The graph indicates potential additional electricity generation by wind turbines during stronger-than-forecasted winds.
Values ranged, suggesting variable efficiency based on wind strength, highlighting the importance of forecasting in renewable energy production.

Gemini Mission Sample Menus

NASA’s Gemini missions provided astronauts with three meals daily on a four-day rotating schedule.
Sample food items included:
- Sugar cookie cubes (Day 1, Meal B)
- Chicken and vegetables (Day 2, Meal B)
- Shrimp cocktail (Day 4, Meal C)
- Hot cocoa (Day 3, Meal A)

O Pioneers! by Willa Cather

The novel depicts Alexandra Bergson's deep emotional attachment to her natural environment.
Notable quotations illustrating her connection:
- Emotion conveyed through the sounds of nature, depicting her heart aligned with wildlife.
- Alexandra actively engages with the agricultural community, learning about crops.
- Her solitary journey reflects a deeper connection to the landscape.
- Alexandra’s knowledge of farming details emphasizes her dedication and understanding of her surroundings.

"To You" Poem by Walt Whitman

Whitman addresses readers directly, emphasizing their lack of self-awareness.
Key quotations illustrating this claim include:
- Suggestion that readers have been oblivious to their true selves throughout their lives.
- Comparison between readers and vast landscapes, highlighting their potential and greatness.
- Expression of a desire to connect deeply with the reader, showcasing a missed opportunity.
- Claim of unique understanding of the reader's essence, distinguishing Whitman from others.

Solar Roasting of Green Chiles

Traditional propane roasting of green chiles is environmentally harmful.
Engineer Kenneth Armijo tested solar power roasting using between 38 and 42 heliostats to concentrate sunlight.
Successful in achieving traditional roasting temperatures; however, propane was quicker.
Findings showed that solar-roasted chiles took six minutes compared to four minutes with propane.
Hypothesis: Increasing the number of heliostats could reduce solar roasting time.
Supporting evidence for this hypothesis would be the performance result of using 50 heliostats yielding faster roasting times.

Wind Turbines Electricity Generation

The graph indicates potential additional electricity generation by wind turbines during stronger-than-forecasted winds.
Values ranged, suggesting variable efficiency based on wind strength, highlighting the importance of forecasting in renewable energy production.

Description

Test your knowledge about the food items served during NASA's Gemini missions. This quiz covers the variety of meals provided to astronauts over a four-day rotating schedule. See how well you remember the menus and meal specifics from this historic space mission.