Moon and Mars Missions Overview
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What is the diameter of Telesto, Saturn's moon?

  • 39 km
  • 51 km
  • 24 km (correct)
  • 62 km

    • Which planet is known for its blue-green appearance due to methane in its atmosphere?

  • Neptune (correct)
  • Uranus
  • Mercury
  • Venus

    • Which planet has an average temperature of 500°C?

  • Uranus
  • Saturn (correct)
  • Venus
  • Neptune

    • What unique characteristic does Uranus have regarding its axial tilt?

    <p>One pole always faces the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many known moons does Saturn have?

    <p>62</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet has many huge craters and an average temperature of -216°C?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas makes up the thick atmosphere of Saturn?

    <p>Hydrogen and helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aspect of Mercury's surface?

    <p>Bare rocky surface with many volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the Moon to appear bright in the night sky?

    <p>The Moon reflects sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape do planets generally take while revolving around the sun?

    <p>Ellipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT true about moons?

    <p>Moons are made of gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet's orbit takes significantly longer due to its distance from the sun?

    <p>Neptune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would the Moon be invisible from Earth?

    <p>It does not produce light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features are found on the surface of the Moon?

    <p>Craters and mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the asteroid belt?

    <p>Located between Mars and Jupiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about stars and planets is true?

    <p>Stars are made of gas and give off heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest known asteroid named, and how big is it?

    <p>Ceres, with a diameter of 1000 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon occurs every fourth year related to Earth's calendar?

    <p>Leap year with an extra day on February 29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the condition of the surface of the Moon?

    <p>It has a diverse landscape with various features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the model of something that simplifies the real object?

    <p>Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the Sun?

    <p>The Sun is the only star in our solar system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about moons is correct?

    <p>Moons can be rocky or covered with ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correctly describing moons?

    <p>Moons orbit planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the four inner planets?

    <p>They are solid rocky bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average temperature scale used to measure how hot or cold something is?

    <p>Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of one body around another?

    <p>Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

    <p>28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the Moon's rotation?

    <p>It takes the same time to rotate on its axis as it does to revolve around the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of a leap year in days?

    <p>366 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor for the experience of day and night on Earth?

    <p>The Earth's rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT revolve around the Earth?

    <p>The Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rover?

    <p>A vehicle with special wheels for traveling on the Moon and other planets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are most large telescopes placed high on mountains?

    <p>To avoid light pollution and collect better data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the Curiosity rover?

    <p>To help human beings explore other objects in space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Curiosity rover receive new instructions?

    <p>Via direct commands sent from Earth by its drivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be necessary for vehicles sent to the Moon according to the future plans?

    <p>Mechanical arms capable of heavy work tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred on July 20, 1969?

    <p>The first human walked on the Moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding radio telescopes is true?

    <p>A group of radio telescopes can collect more information together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features does the Curiosity rover have?

    <p>It has 17 cameras and various scientific instruments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Moon Missions

    • NASA plans to send humans back to the moon by 2020
    • The goal is to have a base on the moon for astronauts to live for months at a time.
    • Vehicles will need to travel long distances and astronauts will need to work and live on the Moon.

    Mars Rovers

    • Curiosity is a rover on Mars.
    • It is the size of a car, but travels slowly.
    • It has 17 cameras and many scientific instruments to test rocks and gasses on Mars.
    • Curiosity found evidence that there was once water on Mars.

    Mars Rover Operations

    • Curiosity is controlled by a team of scientists and engineers on Earth.
    • They send instructions to Curiosity to move and perform tasks.
    • Curiosity was sent to Mars in August 2012, and it was 8 months in transit.

    Important Dates

    • July 20, 1969 – Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon.

    What is a Rover?

    • It is a vehicle with special wheels and axles designed to travel on the Moon and other planets.
    • It helps humans explore other objects in space.

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    This quiz covers key information about NASA's moon missions and Mars rovers, including the Curiosity rover's operations and significant milestones in space exploration. Test your knowledge on how these remarkable vehicles are designed to explore other planets and the challenges faced in human space travel.

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