Valentina Tereshkova's Space Flight
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What year did Tereshkova's space flight take place, and how many orbits did she make?

  • 1963, 48 orbits (correct)
  • 1962, 48 orbits
  • 1963, 50 orbits
  • 1961, 48 orbits

    • What was Tereshkova's primary profession before becoming a cosmonaut and how did it contribute to her spaceflight?

  • She was a parachutist, her skills were not useful for the space flight.
  • She was a textile factory worker, with the skills learned there being useful for her spaceflight.
  • She was a textile factory worker, her experience in the factory was not relevant to her spaceflight.
  • She was a parachutist, her skills were critical for her return to Earth after the Vostok 6 flight. (correct)

    • What event in the American space program prompted Tereshkova to volunteer for the Soviet space program?

  • The successful landing of astronauts on the moon.
  • Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight. (correct)
  • The first successful spacewalk by an American Astronaut.
  • The successful launch of the Sputnik satellite.

    • What is a significant difference between Tereshkova's spaceflight and the other spaceflights in the early years of the Soviet space program?

    <p>She was the first female cosmonaut. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles did Tereshkova hold after her spaceflight?

    <p>Director of the Soviet Women's Committee. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'civilian' when describing Tereshkova's flight?

    <p>It means she was not part of a military organization like the Soviet Air Force. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Tereshkova's parachute experience in her return from space?

    <p>It was significant because she had to parachute from the Vostok 6 capsule. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Tereshkova's extensive training before her spaceflight include zero-gravity and isolation conditions?

    <p>The training was designed to prepare for the demanding environment of space. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text describes Tereshkova's spaceflight as a historical milestone for women in space exploration. Which of the following statements best describes this accomplishment?

    <p>It marked the first time a woman had flown in space. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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