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What was the purpose of strapping a bear named Oscar into a high-speed sled?
What was the purpose of strapping a bear named Oscar into a high-speed sled?
- To train the bear for future space missions
- To observe the bear's reaction to extreme gravitational force
- To study the behavior of bears in high-speed situations
- To test the effects of rapid deceleration on a living organism (correct)
Why did American officials say nothing about the ethical implications of killing a dog in space?
Why did American officials say nothing about the ethical implications of killing a dog in space?
- Because the United States was also using animals in its own space research (correct)
- Because they did not consider ethical implications in space research
- Because they were not aware of the dog's presence in space
- Because they were focused on other scientific priorities
What test subjects were being used by the U.S. Air Force in its space research?
What test subjects were being used by the U.S. Air Force in its space research?
- Pigs from Texas
- Black bears from Catskill, New York (correct)
- Lab rats from California
- Rhesus monkeys from Florida
Why was Laika mentioned in relation to the U.S. Air Force's animal test subjects?
Why was Laika mentioned in relation to the U.S. Air Force's animal test subjects?
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What was the fate of the bear named Oscar after being subjected to high gravitational force?
What was the fate of the bear named Oscar after being subjected to high gravitational force?
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