To the Moon
Around the World
Thank You
The Letter Q
Astronomy
100
NASA’s Artemis program is named after the twin sister of this ancient Greek god of the Sun.
Who is Apollo?
The Artemis lunar missions are named in a clever nod to their past, the Apollo lunar missions of the 1960s and early ’70s.
100
You’ll trade your bagels for freshly baked croissants when you visit this European country famous for its pastries.
What is France?
Visitors delight in the wide variety of French pastries including bite-sized pastry puffs filled with cheese, eclairs, and many more.
100
This is the French word for “thank you.”
What is merci?
In French, you can make it more formal by saying merci beaucoup, which means “thank you very much.”
100
This is the only province in Canada whose name begins with the letter Q.
What is Quebec?
Quebec is Canada’s largest province by area and the only province where French is the main language.
100
The largest object and only star in our solar system.
What is the sun?
The Sun is about 100 times wider than Earth and about 10 times wider than Jupiter.
200
The Artemis II mission flew by this location, marking the first time that certain parts of it, including the Orientale basin, had been seen in full sunlight by human eyes.
What is the far side of the moon?
We cannot see this side of the moon from Earth, and previous crewed lunar missions saw the far side in lighting that left parts in full darkness.
200
Pack your bags for Peru to visit this place, the ruins of the Inca Empire.
What is Machu Picchu?
High in the Andes Mountains, it is believed that this agricultural civilization housed between 300 and 1,000 people 600 years ago.
200
Gracias means “thank you” in this language.
What is Spanish?
If you visit Barcelona, you will occasionally hear people saying merci instead of gracias.
200
When exposed to a highly contagious disease that poses a threat to public health, individuals may be placed under this order that restricts their movement and contact with others.
What is quarantine?
Quarantine practices date back to the 14th century during the Black Death, when ships arriving in Venice were required to wait 40 days before docking.
200
This is Earth’s only natural satellite, a celestial body that orbits a planet.
What is the Moon?
The Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth at about 3.8 cm per year due to tidal interactions between Earth and its oceans.
300
The crew of Artemis II included the first non-U.S. citizen astronaut to fly to the moon, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, who is from this country.
What is Canada?
Jeremy Hansen is a former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
300
This is the country where the prehistoric monument Stonehenge is located.
What is England?
Stonehenge was built in stages over thousands of years, beginning around 3000 BCE. Its exact purpose remains a mystery, though it is widely believed to have had ceremonial or astronomical significance.
300
You can say “mahalo” to thank someone on this island state in the Pacific Ocean.
What is Hawaii?
Mahalo is also used to show gratitude or respect.
300
You never want to stumble across this type of sand.
What is quicksand?
Quicksand is common sand that has been saturated with water. If you struggle, you will sink into it. Quicksand is denser than your body, so the best strategy is to relax and let your body float to the top.
300
During the geocentric model of the universe, people believed that all celestial bodies, including the Sun, revolved around this.
What is the Earth?
The geocentric model was widely accepted for over 1,000 years until it was replaced by the heliocentric model which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.
400
This astronaut became the first human to walk on the Moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Neil Armstrong famously described the moment as “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
400
Roughly 40 miles from Naples, you can explore this famous Italian coastline known for its cliffs, colourful villages, and scenic views.
What is the Amalfi Coast?
Amalfi is world-renowned for its lemons; must-haves include its lemonade and lemon desserts.
400
Danke means “thank you” in this language.
What is German?
In addition to Germany, the language is often spoken in Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and portions of Italy and Poland.
400
This is the result you get when one number is divided by another.
What is a quotient?
The word quotient comes from the Latin quotiens, meaning “how many times,” reflecting its original idea of asking how many times one number fits into another during division.
400
Since this force is weaker on the Moon than on Earth, astronauts may experience muscle and bone loss.
What is gravity?
Astronauts on long-duration space missions must exercise for about two hours a day to help counteract the effects of reduced gravity on their bodies.
500
Before Artemis II, the record for the farthest distance humans had traveled from Earth was set during this Apollo mission, which flew around the Moon in 1970.
What is Apollo 13?
The crew traveled 252,756 miles from Earth, breaking Apollo 13’s record by more than 4,000 miles.
500
In Verona, Italy, visitors gather at a medieval house linked by legend to this Shakespearean character, leaving notes near the balcony and wall that now bear her name.
Who is Juliet?
The balcony at Juliet’s House was actually added in the 20th century to enhance its connection to the famous play, yet it has become one of the most visited romantic landmarks in the world.
500
In American Sign Language, this expression of gratitude is made by touching the chin with the fingertips and moving the hand forward.
What is “thank you”?
Small differences in handshape or movement in ASL can change meaning entirely. Precise movements are just as important in sign language as spelling is in written language.
500
To stand in line is to do this.
What is a queue?
The word “queue” comes from the French word for “tail,” because a line of people was imagined as a “tail” stretching behind something.
500
When the Sun is directly above the Earth’s equator and day and night are approximately equal in length, this seasonal event is occurring.
What is an equinox?
The word “equinox” comes from Latin meaning “equal night,” though in reality day and night are not exactly equal.