Space Random
Planets
Mars
Space Travel
100

Do aliens exist??

ABSOLUTELY

100

Which planet is 3rd from the sun?

EARTH

100

Give one reason why humans are trying to colonize Mars (and the moon). 

1. Earth is overpopulated and will continue to get worse

2. We are depleting Earth's natural resources

3. Search for life (aliens??)

100

Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

NEIL ARMSTRONG

200

There are two planets in our solar system that have NO MOONS. Name one (or both).

MERCURY & VENUS

200
Which planet is the hottest?

VENUS

200

Who is the founder of SpaceX?

ELON MUSK

200

When was the ISS launched into space?

1998

300
What is EUROPA? (Think back to our Grammar page...)

FROZEN MOON OF JUPITER

300

Which 2 planets are closest to Earth?

VENUS AND MARS

300

What is another name for MARS? 

The RED PLANET

300

What does 'space junk' refer to? 

Why is Space Junk a problem?

Space Junk:  bolts, screws, rocket parts, lost tools like screwdrivers

It is a problem because it could collide with the ISS (International Space Station), or a person doing a space walk. 

400
Which is BIGGER - Earth's moon, or Pluto?

THE MOON

400

Which planet is furthest from the Sun?

NEPTUNE

400

What device is responsible for capturing information and photos of Mars for us to see?

The MARS ROVER

400

What year was the first moon-landing (first time someone walked on the moon?)

a) 1974

b) 1991

c) 1958

d) 1969

1969 The first man walked on the moon!

500
Which planet has the most volcanoes?

VENUS

500

Which dwarf planet used to be conisdered a real planet?

PLUTO

500

Name 4 reasons why Mars is currently inhabitable.

1. Lack of oxygen

2. Deadly radiation

3. No water

4. Temperature/Weather

5. Distance from the Earth

6. Food

7. Gravity 

500

How many people have WALKED on the moon?

a) 3 people 

b) 12 people

c) 16 people

d) 7 people

12 PEOPLE

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