Space Facts
What is the Chelyabinsk meteor?
The massive meteor that struck Russia in 2013
What is a benefit of space exploration?
Environmental, public safety, health, general curiosity, etc. (Miss Strath decides)
What is a solar system?
The Solar System is the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it
1. What is one of the main challenges astronauts face when living in space?
A) They have to learn to speak a new language.
B) They have to learn to sleep in a different position.
C) They have to learn to eat different foods.
D) They have to learn to move around without gravity.
D) They have to learn to move around without gravity.
Miss Strath has how many siblings?
One sister
What is the difference between a gas giant and a terrestial planet?
Terrestrial planets, like Earth and Mars, are rocky with solid surfaces. They're typically smaller and have a denser composition. Gas giants, like Jupiter and Saturn, are much larger and made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Their "surface" is actually a deep layer of gas. Think of them as cosmic balloons compared to terrestrial marbles.
What is a negative about space exploration?
Expensive, time consuming, we don't even know about our own planet, etc. (Miss Strath decides)
What is a sattelite
A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object.
2. What are some health problems that astronauts can experience in space?
A) They can get bored from having nothing to do.
B) They can get scared from being in a dark place.
C) They can get sick from eating too much food.
D) They can lose bone density, muscle mass, and red blood cells.
D) They can lose bone density, muscle mass, and red blood cells.
Where is Miss Strath from?
Barrie, ON
How does mass differ from weight?
Mass measures how much matter is in an object, weight measures the affect that gravity has on the mass of an object
What was the first animal to Orbit earth?
A dog!
What is the difference between a meteor and a comet?
Comets are small icy dirtballs that orbit the Sun; comets are made of ice and dust while asteroids are made of rock). A meteor is a space rock—or meteoroid—that enters Earth's atmosphere, as it – burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, it creating a streak of light in the sky (often called "shooting stars")
3. Why is NASA collecting data on how astronauts' bodies change in space?
A) To learn how to build better spaceships.
B) To find out if astronauts can live on other planets.
C) To see if astronauts can travel faster in space.
D) To help astronauts stay healthy on future missions to the Moon and Mars.
D) To help astronauts stay healthy on future missions to the Moon and Mars.
How old is Miss Strath?
26
What is a black whole?
Black holes are mind-bending objects in space with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them. They're formed when massive stars collapse under their own gravity at the end of their life cycles. Imagine a vacuum cleaner so powerful it sucks in everything around it—except black holes pull in matter and energy. Scientists believe there's a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, called Sagittarius A*. Spooky, right?
What is an astronaut? Name one.
An astronaut is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a commander or crew member aboard a spacecraft.
Examples may vary.
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What are two things that make space a very different place than Earth?
Gravity and the amount of radiation
What month was Miss Strath born?
August
What is the dwarf planet that used to be a real planet?
Pluto
Who were the first astronauts to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What are some health problems an astronaut may face?
Weak muscles, less red blood cells. Trouble with their vision, balance, and immune system
What sports does Miss Strath play?
Basketball, track, and flag football